Travel Tips
International Flights
Yangon has direct air links with Bangkok, Singapore, Kuala
Lumpur, Hong Kong, Taipei, Osaka, Chiang Mai, Dacca, Calcutta,
Karachi, China and Kun Ming.
The Myanmar Airways International (8M), Thai Airways
International (TG), Bangkok airways (PG), Silk Air (Ml),
Malaysian Airline (MH), Biman (BG), China Airline, Air Asia,
Cambodia Airline, Vietnam Airline and Indian Airlines (IC) all fly
to Yangon.
Visa and Passport
All travellers to Myanmar are required to have a visa with
current valid Passport. Myanmar visa can be applied at any
Myanmar embassy or Consulate world-wide.
Tourist visa is 28 days and this kind of visa is usually
sufficient for most visitors .
A "Visa on Arrival" is granted only with prior
arrangement at least a minimum of 1 month ahead by Brilliant sun
travel, but we recommend to obtain your Visa ahead of time.
Credit Cards
All travellers are recommended to carry sufficient amount of
hard cash in US dollars for their stay in Myanmar. Due to United
States government economic sanctions against Myanmar government,
all the credit cards are NOT possible to be used in Myanmar.
Airport Tax
International departure tax is US$ 10, payable also in US$
currency. 1000 kyats (Local money) is required for domestic
departure tax.
Customs Formalities
All foreign currencies (above US D $2000) and valuables
(jewelry, cameras, laptop computers, electronic equipment, etc.)
must be declared at the airport upon arrival. Receipt of
purchase for locally bought goods such as gems and jewelry is
required upon departure.
Export of antiques and archaeologically valuable items are
strictly prohibited. Two bottles of liquor, two cartons of
cigarettes, 100 Cigars, 1.5 lbs. of tobacco, 1 pint bottle of
perfume or cologne are allowed as duty free.
Health Requirements
No vaccinations are presently required for a visit to Myanmar
unless you are coming from an infected area. But it is
recommended that you to be immunized against polio, typhoid,
tetanus, hepatitis A and B and Japanese encephalitis. We advice
you to contact your local health department.
Phones and Internet
IDD telephone, fax and e-mail services are available at
Internet cafes in Yangon and at most of hotels and local
businesses in Yangon and Mandalay. Myanmar country code for
international phone call is 95. Country code is mm.
Time Difference
GMT+6 1/2 hour
Climate and Season
Myanmar has tropical climate with three seasons. The ideal
period to visit Myanmar is from October to February during the
cool season. The temperature vary from 25' C to 32' C. But in
the hilly region it can be cooler from 10' to 20' C. The hot
season starts at month of March and end at month of May with
average temperature from 30' C ~ 37' C . From June to Mid
October is the wet season.
Language
The official language is Myanmar (Burmese) and English is
widely used.
Clothing
Generally light cotton clothing is appropriate for visiting
Myanmar. But sweater or light jackets are recommended when
visiting mountain areas. Religious areas such as pagodas,
temples and monasteries are always visited with bare feet.
Modest and decent dress is required. We recommend our guests
easily removable footwear for their stay in Myanmar. Sun
glasses, sun block cream, hats will be very useful and an
umbrella or raincoat for the monsoon months (June - October).
Domestic Airlines
Air Mandalay, Air Bagan, Asian Wings, Yangon Airways and Air KBZ are operated
throughout Myanmar. There is a 20 Kilo limit for baggage per
person and excess baggage fees may be charged.
Food
Myanmar and Chinese restaurants can be found everywhere.
European cuisine is available in international standard hotels.
Drink only bottled water.
Office Hours
Offices are usually open from Monday to Friday from 09:30
until 16:30.
Banks open only at 10:00 till 14:00, Monday to Friday.
Electricity
The voltage is 220-230 Volts AC. Travellers are advised to
carry required protection for their electrical items because for
power cuts but major hotels offer 24 hour power with their own
generators if needed.
Gratuities and Tipping
Myanmar people are naturally pleased to help their visitors
but don't expect anything in return. But if your guide or any
other person is helpful a generous gesture is highly
appreciated.
Restricted Areas
Access for travelling in some remote or border areas of
Myanmar is still restricted.
Myanmar Embassies Abroad and Diplomatic Missions in Myanmar
Myanmar Embassies Abroad
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Brunei Darussalam
No.14, Lot 2185/46292, Simpang 212
Jalan Kampong, Rimba Gadong 3385,
Post Code BE-3119, P.O.BOX 1309
Tel
: (+673-2) 450506, 450507
Fax
: (+673-2) 451008
E-mail :
Myanmar@brunet.bn
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Thailand
No.
132, Sathorn Nua Road, Bangkok 10500
Tel
: (+662) 233-2237, 234-4698, 233-7250
Fax
: (+662) 236-6898
E-mail :
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Yugoslavia
Kneza Miloza 72, Belgrade 11000.
Tel
: (+381) (11) 645-420, 645-128
Fax
: (+381) (11) 3614-968
E-mail :
mebel@eunet.yu
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China
No.6,
Dong’zhi Men Wai Street,
Chacyang District, Beijing, 100600
Tel
: (+86-10) 65321425, 65321584,
65320714, 65321488
Fax
: (+86-10) 65321344
E-mail :
myanemb@163bj.com
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Germany
Zimmer
Street 56, 10117 Berlin Mitte, F.R.G
Tel
: (+49 30) 2061570
Fax
: (+49 30) 20649757
E-mail :
Emb.my.berlin@t.online
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Brazil
Shis QI
07 Conjunto 04, Casa 05, Lago Sul,
Cep 71615.340, Brasilia-DF
Tel :
(+5561) 2483747, 2482374, 2482747
Fax
: (+5561) 3642747
E-mail :
mebrsl@brnet.com.br
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Egypt
No. 24,
Mohamed Mazhar Street, Zamalek,
Cairo 11211
Tel :
(+202) 7362644, 7363123
Fax
: (+202) 7366793, 7363450
E-mail
: embassy-myanmar@access.com.eg
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Australia
22,
Arkana Street, Yarralumla,
Act 2600, Canberra.
Tel :
(+612) 62733811, 62733751
Fax
: (+612) 62734357
E-mail :
Mecanberra@bigpond.com
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Srilanka
108,
Barnes Place, Colombo 7
Tel
: (+94-1) 681197, 672197
Fax
: (+94-1) 681196
E-mail :
mmembcmb@eureka.lk
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Bangladesh
No.
3, Block-Nel (L), Road No. 84,
Gulshan-2, Dhaka
Tel :
(+88-02) 600988, 601461, 601915
Fax
: (+88-02) 8823740
E-mail :
mynembdk@dhaka.net
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India
3/50- F Nyaya Marg, Chanakyapuri
New Delhi- 110021
Tel : (9111) 2688 9007, 2688 9008
Fax : (9111) 2687 7942
E-mail : Myandeli@nda.vsnl.net.in
Website :
www.myandel.com
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Vietnam
A-3
(101-104), Van Phuc Diplomatic Quarters,
Kimma Street, Hanoi
Tel
: (84-4) 8453369, 8232056
Fax
: (84-4) 8452404
E-mail :
myan.emb@fpt.vn
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Pakistan
No.
201, Street No. 10, Sector E-7, Islamabad
Tel
: (+92-51) 2822460, 2828828
Fax : (+92-51)
2828819
E-mail : meisb@isb.comsats.net.pk
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Indonesia
109,
Jl. Haji Agus Salim, Menteng, Jakarta Pusat
Tel : (+62-21)
3140440, 327684
Fax
: (+62-21) 327204
E-mail :
Myanmar@cbn.net.id
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Nepal
Chakupat,
Patan Gate, Lalitpur, Kathmandu,
P.O. Box 2437
Tel
: (+9771-1) 521788, 524788, 534778
Fax
: (+9771-1) 523402
E-mail :
emb@myanmar.wlink.com.np
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Malaysia
12,
Jalan Ru, Off Jalan Ampang Hilir,
55000 Kuala Lumpur
Tel
: (+603) 42560280, 42570680
Fax
: (+603) 42568320
E-mail :
mekl@tm.net.my
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United Kingdom
19 A, Charles Street,
London W1J5DX
Tel
: 020 7499 8841
Fax
: 020 7629 4169
E-mail :
memblondon@asl.com
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Philippines
8th Floor, Xanland Centre, 152, Amorsolo Street,
Legaspi Village, Makati City, Metro Manila.
Tel
: (+63-2) 8172373, 8129587
Fax
: (+63-2) 8175895
E-mail :
memnl@mindgate.net
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embmyanmnl@mindgate.net
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Russian Federation
41, UL.B. Nikitskaya (Gertsena), Moscow
Tel :
(+7) (095) 2910534
Fax : (+7)
(503) 9563186
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India
3/50 F,
Nyaya Marg, Chanakyapuri,
New Delhi 110021
Tel
: (9111) 6889007, 6889008
Fax
: (9111) 6877942
E-mail :
Myandeli@nda.vsnl.net.in
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Canada
85,
Range Road, Suite 902-903, The Sandringham,
Ottawa, Ontario Kin 8J6
Tel
: (+613) 2326434
Fax
: (+613) 232-6435
E-mail :
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France
No. 60,
Rue De Courcelles, 75008-Paris
Tel : (+33) 01
42255695
Fax
: (+33) 01 42564941
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Cambodia
181,
Preah Norodom Boulevard, Boeung Keng Kang
1, Khan Chamcarmon, Phnompenh
Tel
: (+855-23) 213663, 213664
Fax
: (+855-23) 213665
E-mail :
M.E.PHNOMPENH@bigpond.com.kh
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South Africa
319, Murray Street, Brooklyn.
Poetoria. P.O Box 12121, Queens wood 0121
Tel :
(27-12) 341 5207, 341 3985
Fax : (27-12)
341 3867
E-mail : euompta@global.com.za
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Italy
Viale
Gioacchino Rossini, No.18, Int2, 1st Floor,
00198, Rome
Tel
: (+39-06) 8543974, 85863343
Fax
: (+39-06) 8413167
E-mail :
meroma@tiscalinet.it
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Korea
723-1,
724-1, Hannam-Dong, Yongsan-Ku, Seoul,
140-210, Republic of Korea
Tel :
(+82-2) 7923341, 7969858, 7967814
Fax : (+82-2)
7965570
E-mail :
Myanmare@ppp.kornet.net
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myanmare@kotis.net
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Republic of Singapore
15, St. Martin’s Drive, Singapore 257996
Tel
: (+65) 67350209
Fax :
(+65) 67356236
E-mail : ambassador@mesingapore.com.sg
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Israel
No. 26,
Hayarkon Street, Tel-Aviv 68011 Israel
Tel :
(+972-3) 5170760, 5170761
Fax : (+972-3)
5171440
E-mail : teltaman@aquanet.co.il
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Japan
8-26,
4-Chome, Kita-Shinagawa, Shinagawa-Ku, Tokyo 140-0001
Tel :
(+81-03) 34419291~4, 34419029,
34419044
Fax : (+81-03)
34477394
E-mail : met@twics.com.jp
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Lao
Ban Thong
Kang, Sok Palaung, P.O. Box No.11,
Vientiane, Lao
Tel :
(+856-21) 314910, 314911
Fax :
(+856-21) 314913
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United States of America
(Washington DC)
2300 Street, N.W,
Washington D.C.20008
Tel : (+202)
3329044, 3329049, 3329045
Fax : (+202)
3329046
E-mail : thuriya@aol.com |
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Greece
No.10, Skouze Street, Piraeus, GR 18536
Tel : (+301)
4526026, 4526086
Fax : (+301)
4524920
E-mail : ptzane@tee.gr |
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Switzerland
47, Avenue Blanc, 1202 Geneva
Tel : (+41-22)
7317540, 7317549
Fax : (+41-22)
7384882
E-mail : myanmar@ties.itu.int |
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United States of America (New
York)
10 East, 77th Street, New York, N.Y 10021 USA
Tel : (+212)
5351310, 5351311
Fax : (+212)
7372421
E-mail : myanmar@un.int |
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The Netherlands
Baronielaan 594818 PC Breda, The Netherlands
Tel : (+31-76)
5209054
Fax : (+31-76)
5209270
E-mail : consul@worldonline.nl |
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Lebanon
Charles De Gaulle Avenue Debahy Center,
17th Floor, Sin El Fil, Beirut, Lebanon.
Tel : (+9611)
485375 ~ 79
Fax : (+9611)
502974
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Turkey
Guzsokak, No. 13114, Cankaya, Ankara 06540
Tel :
(+90-312) 4687370, 4280252
Fax :
(+90-312) 4678311 |
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The Republic of Koera
10F, Medicai Center Building
No. 1-28, Sujeong 2 - Dong, Donggu, Busan.
Tel : (+51)
468 2266
Fax : (+51)
468 3372
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Diplomatic Missions in Myanmar
Australia |
88, Strand Road, Kyauktada
Township, Yangon.
Tel: (+951) 273521 |
Bangladesh |
56, Kaba Aye Pagoda Road, Bahan
Township,
Yangon. |
China (PRC) |
1, Pyidaungsu Yeiktha Rd, Dagon, Yangon. Tel:
(+95-1) 221280, 221281 |
Egypt |
81, Pyidaungsu Yeiktha
Road, Dagon Township, Yangon. Tel: (+951) 222886,
222887 |
France |
102, Pyidaungsu Yeiktha Road,
Dagon Township, Yangon. Tel: (+951) 287759 |
Germany |
32, Nat mauk Road, Tarmwe
Township, Yangon.
Tel: (+951) 548899 |
India |
545/547, Merchant Street, Kyauktada Township,
Yangon. Tel: (+951) 243972, 391219 |
Indonesia |
100, Pyidaungsu Yeiktha
Road, Dagon Township, Yangon. Tel: (+951) 254465,
254469 |
Israel |
No. 15, Khabaung Street, Hlaing
Township,
Yangon. Tel: (+951) 515 115 |
Italy |
3, Inya Myaing
Road, Bahan Township, Yangon.
Tel: (+951) 527100, 527101 |
Japan |
100, Natmauk Road, Bahan
Township, Yangon. Tel: (+951) 549644, 549645, 549646 |
Laos |
A1, Diplomatic Quarter, Tawin
Road, Dagon Township, Yangon. Tel: (+951) 222482 |
Malaysia |
82, Pyidaungsu Yeiktha
Road, Dagon Township, Yangon. Tel: (+951) 220230,
220251 |
Napal |
16, Natmauk Yeiktha
Road, Bahan Township, Yangon. Tel: (+951) 545880,
557168 |
Pakistan |
A4, Diplomatic Qtr, Pyay
Road, Kamayut Township, Yangon. Tel: (+951) 222881 |
Philippines |
50,
Sayasan Rd, Bahan, Yangon. Tel: (+951) 558149 ~ 151 |
Singapore |
238, Dhammazedi Rd, Bahan, Yangon. Tel: (+951)
559001 |
Thailand |
94, Pyay Rd, Dagon, Yangon. Tel: (+951) 226721,
226728, 226824 |
UK |
80, Strand Road, Kyauktada Township, Yangon. Tel:
(+951) 370863 ~ 65 |
USA |
110, University Avenue, Kamayut, Yangon. Tel: (+951)
536509, 535756, 538038 |
Vietnam |
72, Thanlwin
Road, Kamayut Township, Yangon. Tel: (+951) 511305 |
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