Multiple foreigners have recently been detained for flying drones in sensitive locations. If you wish to bring a drone to Burma, we strongly suggest you seek official permission from the Burmese Government. These laws are rarely enforced. LGBTI activists have also reported allegations of rape by security forces in some cases, arbitrary arrest for example for loitering , detention, and broad societal and familial discrimination.
Travelers Who Require Accessibility Assistance: Individuals with disabilities should be prepared to face difficulties throughout Burma. Roads and sidewalks are often difficult to cross. Ramps or handicapped-accessible facilities are rare. Women Travelers: See our travel tips for Women Travelers.
Most medical facilities in Burma are inadequate for routine medical care. If you are seeking medical care in Burma, you will be asked to pay cash for all health care services and medicines before receiving care; credit cards are not accepted in most health care facilities and insurance will not be billed. Adequate Emergency Medical Services including ambulance care is not reliably available. Patients who are admitted to public hospitals typically need a family member or friend to assist them with care in the hospital, and food and medical supplies must be purchased for use in the hospital.
Few medical personnel in Burma are trained to U. In an emergency, you would likely need to be medically evacuated to a hospital outside Burma. Medical evacuation from Burma is expensive and is most often transacted in cash, therefore medical evacuation insurance is advised. Medical Insurance: Make sure your health insurance plan provides coverage overseas. Most care providers overseas only accept cash payments. We strongly recommend supplemental insurance our webpage to cover medical evacuation.
Medication: Many pharmaceuticals on sale in Burma are counterfeit or adulterated, or may not be available. Travelers should consider Burmese pharmaceuticals generally unsafe to use and should bring their own medications for the duration of their stay in Burma.
If traveling with prescription medication, check with the Government of Burma to ensure that the medication is legal in Burma.
Vaccinations: Be up-to-date on all vaccinations recommended by the U. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Oral rehydration solution is helpful in severe cases of diarrhea and is usually available in pharmacies. Zika Virus: Zika virus is a mosquito-borne illness, typically transmitted by the day-biting Aedes aegypti mosquito that can be spread from a pregnant woman to her unborn baby as well as through sexual contact and blood transfusion.
For general information and the latest updates about Zika and steps to prevent mosquito bites and sexual exposure to the virus, please visit the CDC website. Road Conditions and Safety: Rangoon's roads are generally in poor condition and have traffic congestion throughout the day.
Slow-moving vehicles, bicycles, animals, and heavy pedestrian traffic create numerous hazards for drivers on Rangoon's streets. If you drive in Burma, remain alert to avoid hitting pedestrians. If you are a pedestrian, remain alert even when you believe you have the right of way.
Most roads outside of Rangoon have one to two lanes and are potholed, often unpaved, and unlit at night. Many of the truck drivers traveling between China and Rangoon reportedly travel under the influence of methamphetamines and other stimulants. Driving at night is particularly dangerous. Most Burmese drivers do not turn on their headlights until the sky is completely dark. Many do not use headlights at all.
Many bicyclists use no lights or reflectors. Traffic Laws: Vehicles drive on the right side as in the United States. However, a majority of vehicles have the steering wheel positioned on the right.
Vehicles generally lack seat belts. Child car seats are unavailable. Most accidents are settled between the parties on site, with the party at fault paying the damages. In the event of an accident with a pedestrian, the driver is always considered to be at fault and subject to fines or arrest, regardless of the circumstances.
Roadside assistance and ambulances are unavailable. Public Transportation: Please refer to our Road Safety page for more information. Further information may be found on the FAA safety assessment page.
Maritime Travel: Mariners planning travel to Burma should also check for U. Information may also be posted to the U. The CDC's latest guidance on international travel for vaccinated people can be found here. Subscribe to get up-to-date safety and security information and help us reach you in an emergency abroad. Make two copies of all of your travel documents in case of emergency, and leave one with a trusted friend or relative.
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Falkland Islands. Travelers who wish to visit Myanmar will need a passport valid for at least six months beyond the date of arrival. Besides a passport, applicants will need an email address where the eVisa for Myanmar is sent to once approved. After filling out the application form, it is necessary to pay the online visa fee with a debit or credit card. The Myanmar eVisa application can take up to 3 business days to process. By using our website you accept our Cookies Policy. Click here , to know more.
I agree. What Is the Myanmar Visa? Type of Myanmar Visas Tourist. Tourist - Express. Apply Online. Email ID. Contact No. Visa type. Let us Call you. Email Id. Contact Number. Call us on Timing 9am to 9pm. Apply Now. Scanned colour copy of first and last page of passport; Scanned recent colour passport size photograph with white background; Invitation letter and Company Registration Certificate with the Chamber of Commerce in Myanmar For Business Visa.
Applying for Myanmar Visa through us is this simple. With eVisa, you can enter at any one of the following: 1. The Approval letter is valid for 90 days from the date of issue. Can you change my eVisa validity date? Do I need to apply two Visas within such a short period of time? Yes, you will need to apply for two eVisas.
Each eVisa is only valid for a single entry. If not, when can I start applying? Reasons will not be provided for rejected applications. Minimum document requirement; Swift processing-subject to qualifying the eligibility criteria and meeting the documents requirement, your visa can be processed within 3 working days; Convenient and cost effective i.
Why choose us? Because we are Awesome! Simple steps to get a Myanmar Visa: Akbar Travels has been a part of more than one million travel dreams. Read more Throughout your visa process, you will have a dedicated Visa Expert handling your application. Here are the steps to apply for a Myanmar Visa through Akbar Travels: Step 1: Provide your travel details to our Visa Expert and get all your queries answered.
Step 4: Receive your e-visa. Show less. Basic Requirements to visit Myanmar Have a valid Passport and valid Myanmar eVisa; Be in good health; Read more Good moral character; Be able to convince the immigration officer that you have your family, property, assets, etc.
Travel Checklist Passport; Valid Myanmar Visa; Read more Confirmed return Ticket; Contact details of your relative, friends or business contact in Myanmar; Confirmed hotel bookings If Any ; Myanmar Currency and other forms of forex; An unlocked smartphone, preferable with a Sim card from India; Any additional documents required to prove your purpose of visit especially if you are travelling on a business Visa.
What to do when you arrive in Myanmar Keep your Declaration form in hand provided to you on the flight ; Read more Keep all travel documents passport, valid Myanmar Visa, return ticket, hotel bookings etc.
Additionally, you must recognise the adult picking you up at the airport.
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