Burma(Myanmar) Visa Information

Passport/Visa

	Passport Required?	Visa Required?	Return Ticket Required?
British	Yes	Yes	No
Australian	Yes	Yes	No
Canadian	Yes	Yes	No
USA	Yes	Yes	No
Other EU	Yes	Yes	No

Passports
Passport valid for at least six months beyond date of intended departure required by all nationals of countries referred to in the chart above.

Visas
Required by all nationals of countries referred to in the chart above except transit passengers continuing their journey by the same or first connecting aircraft, provided holding valid onward or return documentation and not leaving the airport.

Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy for visa requirements (see General Info).

Visa Note
A separate visa is required for each child over seven years of age, even if traveling on their parent’s passport.

Types of Visa and Cost
Tourist (Foreign Independent Travelers - FIT): £14. Business and Social: £20.

Validity
Tourist visas are valid for two months from the date of issue for stays of 28 days in Myanmar. This can be extended for an additional 14 days. Business visas are valid for three months from date of issue for stays of 10 weeks, extendable for up to 12 months on an individual basis. Transit visas are valid for 24 hours.

Applications to:
Consulate (or consular section at embassy; see General Info).

Working Days Required
At least three.

Warning
Travelers should exercise caution when traveling to border areas in Burma, particularly those close to the Thai/Burma border where there is a risk from ongoing military activity and landmines. The Burmese government restricts travel to most border areas and there are only a limited number of legal crossing points, which often close without notice. Visitors should not attempt to cross borders illegally or enter restricted areas without permission from the Burmese authorities. 

Travelers should be aware of the threat from terrorism in Myanmar.

Since April 2005, there have been a number of bomb explosions in Burma. Targets have included commercial interests, public transport and places tourists may visit. On 11 and 15 January 2007, four detonators were found wrapped as parcels in post offices in Rangoon. One exploded causing minor injuries.

Those visiting or are resident in Burma should exercise caution in public places and ensure that all security arrangements are sufficient and regularly reviewed.

The political situation in Myanmar remains unsettled and there are stringent restrictions on freedom of movement and speech.

Typhoons occasionally occur in Burma between April and October.

Travelers should bring enough US Dollars to fund their stay. Credit cards and travelers’ cheques are unlikely to be accepted and there are no ATMs in Burma.

This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organizations for the latest travel advice:

British Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Tel: 0845 850 2829.
Website: www.fco.gov.uk

US Department of State
Website: http://travel.state.gov/travel

Health

	Special Precautions	Certificate Required?
Yellow Fever	Yes	1
Cholera	Yes	2
Typhoid and Polio	3	N/A
Malaria	4	N/A

Health Care
Health insurance is strongly recommended. There are hospitals and clinics in cities and larger towns, and regional health centers in outlying areas. It is advisable to carry a remedy against minor enteric upsets.

Note
1
A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from all travelers arriving from infected areas. Nationals and residents of Myanmar are required to possess certificates of vaccination on their departure to an infected area.

2
Following WHO guidelines issued in 1973, a cholera vaccination certificate is no longer a condition of entry to Myanmar. However, cholera is a serious risk in this country and precautions are essential. Up-to-date advice should be sought before deciding whether these precautions should include vaccination, as medical opinion is divided over its effectiveness.

3
Immunization against typhoid and poliomyelitis is strongly advised.

4
Malaria risk (predominantly in the malignant falciparum form) exists below 1000m (3281ft) in the following areas: (a) throughout the year in Karen State; (b) from March to December in Chin, Kachin, Kayah, Mon, Rakhine and Shan States, in Pegu Division, and in Hlegu, Hmawbi and Taikkyi townships of Yangon Division; (c) from April to December in rural areas of Tenasserim Division; (d) from May to December in the Irrawaddy Division and rural areas of Mandalay Division; (e) from June to November in rural areas of Magwe Division and in Sagaing Division. The falciparum strain is reported to be highly resistant to chloroquine and resistant to sulfadoxine/pyrimethamine. Mefloquine resistance is reported in the eastern part of the Shan state. Reduced sensitivity to chloroquine in the vivax form is reported. The recommended prophylaxis is mefloquine, and doxycycline in the eastern part of the Shan state.


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