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Yangon has direct air links with Bangkok, Singapore, Kuala
Lumpur, Hong Kong, Taipei, Osaka, Chiang Mai, Dacca, Calcutta,
Karachi, Bhutan, and Kun Ming. The Myanmar Airways International
(8M), Thai Airways International (TG), Bangkok airways (PG),
Silk Air (Ml), Malaysian Airline (MH), Mandarin Airlines (AE),
Druk Air-Royal Bhutan Airline (KB), Biman (BG) and Indian
Airlines (IC) all fly to Yangon.
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 10 days ahead by Brilliant sun travel, but we
recommend to obtain your Visa ahead of time.
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.
International departure tax is US$ 10, payable also in US$
currency or local FEC (Foreign Exchange Certificate). No
departure tax is required for domestic flights.
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.
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.
Mobile phones could not operate currently in Myanmar because
there is not yet GSM network. Mobile phones should be left at
custom counter on arrival day and collect it on departure day.
But 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.
GMT+6 1/2 hours
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.
The official language is Myanmar (Burmese) and English is
widely used.
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).
Air Mandalay, Yangon Airways and Air Bagan are operated
throughout Myanmar. There is a 20 Kilo limit for baggage per
person and excess baggage fees may be charged.
Myanmar and Chinese restaurants can be found everywhere.
European cuisine is available in international standard hotels.
Drink only bottled water.
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.
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.
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.
Access for travelling in some remote or border areas of
Myanmar is still restricted.
Myanmar
Embassies Abroad
Australia 22, Arkana Street, Yarralumla,
A.C.T.2600, Canberra,
Australia.
Tel : (61-2) 6273 3811
61-2) 6273 3751
Fax : (61-2) 6273 4357
E-mail :
mecanberra@bigpond.com
Website :
http://www.myanmarembassy-canberra.com
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Bangladesh No 3, Block- Nel (l) , Road No.84,
Gulshan-2, Dhaka,
Bangladesh
Tel : (88-02) 988 8903, 989 6331, 989 6298
Fax : (88-02) 882 3740
E-mail :
mynembdk@dhaka.net
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Brazil Shis QL 07 Conjunto 04, Casa 05,
Lago Sul, CEP 71615-340,
Brasilia-DF,
Federative Republic of Brazil
Tel : (55-61) 248 3747,248 2374
Fax : (55-61) 346 2747
E-mail :
mebrsl@bmet.com.br
Website:
www.mebrsl.freesevers.com
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Brunei Darussalam No. 14 Lot 2185/ 46292 Simpang 212, Jlnkg.Rimba, Gadong BE3119,
P.O Box 1309,
Post Office Gadong BE 3978.
Tel : (673-2) 450505, 450507
Fax : (673-2) 451008
E-mail :
Myanmar@brunet.nb |
Cambodia 181, Preah Nordom Boulevard Boeung Keng Kang 1,
Khan Chamcarmon, Phnom Penh,
Kingdom of Cambodia
Tel : (855-23) 213663, 213664
Fax : (855-23) 213665
E-mail :
M.E.PHNOMPENH@bigpond.com.kh
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Canada 85 Range Road, Suite 902-903 The Sandringham, Building.
Ottawa,
Ontario Kin 8J6 Canada
Tel :(613) 232-6434 , 232-6446
Fax :(613) 232-6435
E-mail:
meott@rogers.com
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China No.6,Dang Zhi Men Wai Street,
Chacyang District, Beijing, 100600
Tel :(86-10) 6532 1584, 6532 1425, 6532 1488
Fax :(86-10) 6532 1344
E-mail:
info@myanmarembassy.com
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Egypt No.24, Mohamed Mazhar Street,
Zamalek, Cairo
Tel :(202) 736 2644, 735 4521, 736 3123
Fax :(202) 736 6793
E-mail:
embassy-myanmar@access.com.eg
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France No. 60, Rue De Courcelles,
75008 Paris
Tel : (33-1)5611 8590
Fax : (33-1)4256 4941
E-mail :
me-paris@wanadoo.fr
Website:
www.myanmarembassyparis.com
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Germany Zimmer Street 56, 10117 Berlin Mitte. F.R.G
Tel : (49-30) 206 1570
Fax : (49-30) 206 49757
E-mail:
emb.my.berlin@t.online
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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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Indonesia No. 109, JL Haji Agus Salim, Menteng, Jakarta Pusat,
Indonesia
Tel:(6221) 327684, 3140440
Fax:(6221) 327204
E-mail:
myanmar@cbn.net.id
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Israel No.26, Hayarkon Street, Tel Aviv 68011, Israel
Tel:(927-3)5170 760,5170 761,5171 440
E-mail:
teltaman@aquanet.co.il
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Italy Viale Gioacchino rassini, No 18, INT 2,
1st floor, 00198 Rome
Tel:(39-06) 8549 374, 8586 3343
Fax:(39-06) 8413 167
E-mail:
meroma@tiscalinet.it
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Japan 8-26, 4-Chome, Kita-Shinagawa
Shinagawa-Ku, Tokyo- 140-0001
Tel:(81-03) 3441-9291, 3441-9292 ,3441-9293
Fax:(81-03) 3447-7394
E-mail:
met@zap.att.ne.jp
Website:
http://www.myanmar-embassy-Tokyo.net
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Korea 723-1, 724-1 Hannam- Dong
Yongsan-Ku, Seoul, 140-210
Tel:(822) 792- 3341, 796-9858, 796-7814
Fax:(822) 796- 5570
E-mail:
Myanmare@ppp.komet.net
:Myanmare@kotis.net
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Lao PDR Si- Amphone Road, Ban Watnak,
Sisattanak District, P.O Box No. 11, Vientiane
Tel:(856-21) 314910, 314911
Fax:(856-21) 314913
E-mail:
mevlao@laotel.com
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Malaysia No. 12, Jalan Ru,
Off Jalan Ampong Hilir 55000
Kuala Lumpur
Tel:(603) 42560280, 42570680
Fax:(603) 4568320
E-mail:
mekl@tm.net.my
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Nepal Chakupat, Patan Gate, Lalitpur,
Kathmandu.
P.O Box No. 2437
Tel:(97-71) 552 1788, 552 4788, 553 4778
Fax:(97-71) 552 3402
E-mail:
emb@myanmar.wlink.com.np
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Pakistan No. 201, Street No.10, Sector E-7, Islamabad
Tel:(92-51) 2822 460, 2828 818
Fax:(92-51) 2828 819
E-mail:
meisb@isb.comsats.net.pk
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Philippines 4th Floor, Xanland Centre, 152, Amorosolo Street,
Lagaspi Village,
Makati City, Metro Manila
Tel:(63-2) 817-2373, 812-9587
Fax:(63-2) 817-5895
E-mail:
emnl@mindgate.net
:
emhmyanmnl@mindgate.net
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Russian Federation 41, UL.B. Nikitskaya (Gertsena),
Moscow
Tel:(7-095) 291 05 34
Fax:(7-095) 956 31 86 |
Singapore 15, St. Martin's Drive, Singapore
257-996
Tel:(656) 7350209
Fax:(656) 7356236
E-mail:
ambassador@mesingapore.com.sg
Website:
www.mesingapore.orgg.sg
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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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Sri Lanka No. 108, Barnes Place, Colombo 7
Tel:(94-1) 2681197, 2672197
Fax:(94-1) 2681196
E-mail:
mmembcmb@eureka.lk
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Thailand 132, Sathorn Nua Road,
Bangkok 10500
Tel:(662) 233-2237, 234- 4698, 233- 7250, 234- 0320
Fax:(662) 236- 6898
E-mail:
mebkk@asianet.co.th
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United Kingdom 19 A Charles Street, London W1 J5IDX.
Tel:(0207) 4998841, 4935229
Fax:(0207) 6294169
E-mail:
meblondon@aol.com
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United State of America 2300 S Street, N.W.
Washington D.C. 20008
Tel:(202) 3329044, 3329045, 3329049
Fax:(202) 352-9046
E-mail:
Pyi.Thayar@verizon.net
Website:
www.mewashington.com
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Vietnam Building No. A- 3 (101-104), Van Phuc Diplomatic Quarters,
Kin Ma Street, Hanoi.
Tel:(84-4) 8453369,8232056
Fax:(84-4) 8452404
E-mail:
myan.emb@fpt.vn
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Yugoslavia Kneza Miloza 72, Belgrade 11000.
Tel:(381-11)645128,645420
Fax:(381-11) 2351802
E-mail:
mebel@sezampro.yu
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Diplomatic Missions in Myanmar
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Australia |
88, Strand Rd. Kyauktada Yangon.
Tel: 273521 |
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Bangladesh |
56, Kaba Aye Pagoda Rd. Bahan
Yangon |
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China(PRC) |
Dagon Yangon. Tel: 221926,
227019 |
| Egypt |
81, Pyidaungsu Yeiktha Rd. Dagon
Yangon. Tel: 222865 |
| France |
102, Pyidaungsu Yeiktha Rd.
Dagon Yangon. Tel: 287759 |
| Germany |
32, Nat mauk Rd. Tarmwe Yangon.
Tel: 548899 |
| India |
545/547 Merchant St. Kyauktada
Yangon. Tel: 289562 |
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Indonesia |
100, Pyidaungsu Yeiktha Rd.
Dagon Yangon. Tel: 282675 |
| Israel |
No. 15, Khabaung Street, Hlaing,
Yangon. Tel: 515 115 |
| Italy |
3, Inya Myaing Rd. Bahan Yangon.
Tel: 527100, 527101 |
| Japan |
100, Natmauk Rd. Bahan Yangon.
Tel: 549803 |
| Laos |
A1, Diplomatic Qtr, Tawin Rd.
Dagon Yangon. Tel: 549643 |
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Malaysia |
82, Pyidaungsu Yeiktha Rd. Dagon
Yangon. Tel: 220230, 221840 |
| Napal |
16, Natmauk Yeiktha Rd. Bahan
Yangon. Tel: 549803 |
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Pakistan |
A4, Diplomatic Qtr, Pyay Rd.
Kamayut Yangon. Tel: 221142 |
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Philippines |
56, Pyay Rd. Kamayut Yangon,
Tel: 664016 |
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Singapore |
326, Pyay Rd. Kamayut Yangon.
Tel: 527427 |
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Thailand |
45, Pyay Rd. Kamayut Yangon.
Tel: 532768 |
| UK |
80, Strand Rd. Kyauktada Yangon.
Tel: 289566 |
| USA |
581, Merchant St. Kyauktada
Yangon. Tel: 280409 |
| Vietnam |
30, Thanlwin Rd. Kamayut Yangon.
Tel: 549302 |
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