Those who travel by air now can apply for E visa through the government system online.
Three international airports accepting visas on arrival are Yangon, Mandalay, and Nay Pyi Daw Airports.
The official Myanmar visa website is evisa.moip.gov.mm. The site is applied to citizens of more than 100 countries.
Border Crossing travelers and cruise passengers must obtain a visa at the Myanmar Embassy. Currently it is not possible to get Myanmar visas at the boarders. Make sure to apply at least 10 days before your departure as it takes time for the visa processing. Please note that you are unable to enter the country without a solid visa or visa approval letter.
There are fewer international flights to Myanmar. The most common airport that receives international passengers is Yangon.
Nay Pyi Daw is another airport that welcomes tourists at the moment.
The most frequented flight to Myanmar is Bangkok – Yangon.
If you do not have direct flight to our country, please check the connection to a flight hub like Bangkok, Singapore, Hanoi or Siem Reap.
The following airlines currently fly into Myanmar: Thai Airways International (TG), Air Asia (FD), Myanmar Airways International (8M), Singapore Airlines (MI), Vietnam Airlines (VN), Malaysia Airlines (MH), China Airlines (CI), Korean Air, (KE), Air India (IC).
Flights between cities still work in Myanmar. The most frequent flight route is Yangon – Mandalay as it connects the two biggest economic hubs of the country.
From Yangon, you can easily fly to Bagan, Heho – the main getaway to access Inle Lake or Kalaw.
During the tourism season from late October to April, flight frequency is high among all the big travel spots including Yangon, Mandalay, Bagan, and Inle Lake.
Summer flights: there are no flights from Mandalay to Bagan or Mandalay to Inle Lake until the 1st of September. Instead, a car journey is a good alternative mood of travel for these trips.
The very first thing that you should acknowledge is Myanmar is not a cheap destination. Preparing ample money would make many things easy for you.
Taking a credit card with you is also not a bad idea. Luxury hotels and high-end services accept payment by credit card yet please expect a high transfer rate. Travel agencies and air ticketing offices take credit cards too.
US Dollar is the most widely used foreign currency and visitors may change their dollars into kyat (the local currency) at the local bank easily. Authorized money changers throughout Myanmar will usually accept US Dollars and other major currencies such as Euro and Singapore Dollars.
The currency is kyat pronounced (chat) and is divided into 100 pyas. At present the following kyat bank notes are in use: K 50, 100, 200, 500, 1,000, 5,000 and 10,000.
Only crisp unfolded, unmarked bills without any tears will be accepted, whether you are using them to pay for something or just to exchange for Myanmar kyat.
There are ATMs in many places including big cities and tourist areas. Some of them may not work very well but you can prepare cash upon arrival by withdrawing in Yangon for example.
You should expect a fee to withdraw money from Myanmar which may be higher than other countries in Asia like Vietnam or Thailand. The fee is about 5usd/ 1 transaction.
Since there is the arrival of many big telecommunication companies, the local infrastructure has been improved giving travelers’ chances to have better communication than before.
Visitors can buy sim cards at any of the big international airports like Yangon or Mandalay. You can receive international phone calls as well as dial oversea with this sim card.
Though the connection is still slow, it is much faster than before. In Bagan, Shwedagon pagoda, and some tourist places, local internet providers also offer free Wi-Fi when you visit the site.
Visitors can buy sim cards for their travel. You can buy cards in many shops. All you need to register the card is your passport.
Sim Cards are good to have a network of 3G, 4G and 5G in many places.
Expect a credit of about $15 to make sure you can use internet during your travel
In general, Myanmar’s Health Care system is improving but still backward. In big cities, there are more and more international medical care centers as a well modern hospital. However, in villages or small towns, it is hard to find a good place for treatment.
Hence, we encourage visitors to bring some basic medicines for traveling such as headaches, flu, stomachache, etc.
If you go on an adventure like trekking, make sure you bring the essential pills to treat your skin as well your body.
We suggest you not to use tap water for drinking in Myanmar. The water treatment is not as good as Europe or America where you can drink directly from the tap. Instead, you should buy bottled waters and carry them for your travel.
In general, Burmese foods are easy to eat, tasty, and diverse. It could be listed as one of the healthiest cuisines in Asia.
In big cities like Yangon or Mandalay, food seems to be a beautiful mix of Indian and Thailand. The further you travel, the more diverse the foods you`ll find. While Inle Lake is famous for Shan noodle, Mandalay has many dishes which has been influenced by Chinese cuisine.
Whether you are a vegetarian or a normal-eater, you`ll have something to try in Myanmar.
Each regions of Myanmar have its specialty, here are some of the foods you should try:
Many travel bloggers mentioned that western foods are available. It is true but only in Yangon and Mandalay cities. You may not find restaurants of your own tastes in places like Dawei or
Pyin Oo Lwin. Famous brands like Coke, Pepsi or some snacks now appear almost everywhere in Myanmar.
Undoubtedly, exploring Myanmar means you will get involved with many pagoda visits. Accordingly, make sure you bring a type of shoe that is easy to remove as it is the concrete regulation in Myanmar.
Besides that, you should think about packing light and bringing summer wear since Myanmar is a tropical country. It is often hot.
To visit the religious sites, you are asked to dress sensibly with your shoulders and knees covered. It is better not to bring short clothes.
For those who travel by other means of transportation not flight, load more books, and movies to entertain yourself.
Myanmar is developing to upgrade its transportation and travel network.
Taxi is not expensive in Myanmar. It is advisable to take meter-taxi in Yangon and Mandalay unless you know how to negotiate like the old way. In Yangon, car condition is pretty new.
Self-drive and chauffeur-driven cars are not allowed in Myanmar. Car Rental Companies have desks at Yangon International Airport and have also so many hotels in Yangon.
The train is probably not the best method of travel in Myanmar. It is not so comfortable either but it is a good way to encounter the local people and view the authentic scenery of Myanmar.
The rail network does not reach all parts of the country but many attractive places await your adventure. Foreigners are asked to purchase upper train classes: soft seat and sleeper.
River cruises in Myanmar have gained a reputation for decades so far. Apart from short trip from Mandalay to Bagan, there are many cruises to opt like the long journey from Yangon to Mandalay or even to the further secluded northern sites.
For more information, please visit our: Myanmar river cruises
Travel by motorbike is more popular in northern Myanmar. Please note that Yangon has no motorbikes as the city does not allow this means of transportation. Mandalay is the city where motorbike adventures operate.
While department stores, supermarkets, and mini-markets in Yangon offer a wide choice of products, both foreign and local with fixed prices, the real magic of shopping is to be found mainly in the Bogyoke Aung San Market where shopping is fun and easy; and bargaining is acceptable.
We highly recommend you obtain travel insurance before coming to Myanmar as it is not available in the country.
The tourism season kicks off in November and finishes in April. Many people said that the period of November-February is the best time to visit Myanmar. During this time, the temperature is cold and with very few drops of rain (or not at all).
For us, shoulder season which is October and April is very good too. There are 2 things you can benefit from: money and weather. It may rain a little but you will enjoy the discount for services from restaurants to hotels everywhere in Myanmar.
The rainy season from May to early October witnesses the water and changes in the landscape. If you expect good value for your travel in Myanmar then this is the time!
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