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Yangon International Airport (Mingalardon
Airport) and Mandalay International Airport are the
main International Airports in Myanmar.
By Air -
Myanmar is served internationally by:
- Air Bagan
- Air China
- Air Mandalay
- Austrian Airlines (Lauda)
- Bangkok Airways
- Biman Bangladesh Airlines
- Druk Airlines
- Indian Airlines
- Malaysia Airlines
- Mandarin Airlines
- Myanmar Airways International
- Phuket Airlines
- SilkAir
- Thai Airways International
Yangon has direct
air-links with:
- Bangkok
- Singapore
- Vienna
- Taipei
- Delhi
- Hong Kong
- Calcutta
- Chiang Mai
- Dhaka
- Jakarta
- Kuala Lumpur
- Kunming
- Paro Bhutan
Myanmar Airways International (MAI), Thai Airways
International (TG), Silk Air, operate regular
flights to Yangon. Air Mandalay operates Yangon -
Chiang Mai - Yangon flights.
By Sea - Cruise Ships call at Yangon Port
with Visa on Arrival being granted on prior
arrangement.
By Overland - Overland entry with a Border
Pass is permitted at the following Border Check
Points: Tachileik, Three Pagoda Pass, Myawaddy and
Kawthaung on the Myanmar-Thai border and Lweje, Nam
Kham, Muse, Kyukoke, Kwanlong, Mong Lar on the
Myanmar-Yunnan (China) border along.
 Myanmar
requires a visa for all foreigners visiting the
country. It is valid for 28 days starting from the
day you enter the country, three months from the
date of issue. You can obtain a visa from Myanmar
Embassies in the various countries. The
international points of entry and exit in Myanmar
are Yangon International Airport and Mandalay
International Airport.
A Tourist Visa allows a stay of 28 days, extendible
for an additional 14 days.
A Business Visa allows a stay of 28 days, extendible
up to 12 months on a case by case basis.
Visa on Arrival is granted to both FTSs and Package
Tourists on prior arrangement with the Ministry of
Hotel and Tourism.
Show your passport with valid entry visa,
disembarkation card on arrival to the Immigration
officer at the International Airport (Yangon or
Mandalay).
A valid passport with Entry visa is required for
all tourists & businessmen, applicable at Myanmar
Embassies and Consulate General Offices abroad.
Customs
Foreign currencies in excess of U.S $2,000,
jewelry, camera, video camera and electronic goods
should be declared at the customs' counter at the
airport on arrival.
Gems and jewelry purchased from authorized dealers
(with vouchers) are allowed to be taken out. But
antiques are not allowed to be taken out of the
country.
The following items are illegal to take out of
the country: Prehistoric implements and artifacts,
fossils, old coins, inscribed stones, historical
documents.
Health & Insurance
Health officials require certification of
immunization against cholera, and against yellow
fever if you have arrived within nine days after
leaving or transiting an affected area. Proof of
smallpox vaccination is no longer required.
Currency
Myanmar currency is known as " Kyat " which
comprises 100 pyas.
 Notes
: Kyat 1000, Kyat 500, Kyat 200, Kyat 100, Kyat
90, Kyat 50, Kyat 45, Kyat 20, Kyat 15, Kyat 10,
Kyat 5, Kyat 1.
Coins : Kyat 100, Kyat 50, Kyat 10, Kyat
5, Kyat 1, Pya 50, Pya 25, Pya 10, Pya 5, Pya 1.
Visitors can change their dollars into FEC
(Foreign Exchange Certificate which is equal to US
Dollars), and then can change their FEC legally into
Kyat at the real market rate at licensed money
changer shops.
Travelers checks are NOT normally accepted and
are difficult to transact. Travelers are advised to
bring US Dollars in cash (small denomination notes).
British Pounds, French Frances, German Deutsh Marks
and other currencies are difficult to change. Bring
US Dollars cash.
Electricity
When you plan to bring some electronic devices,
make sure that these work with our dDomestic power
A.C 220 - 250V 50Hz.The Power Line is 440V.
- Tourist information is available at the
Arrival Hall of Yangon International Airport.
- Head Office in downtown Yangon at 77-91 Sule
Pagoda Road (Tel: 95-1-252859)
- Bagan Office (Tel:95062-70217)
- Mandalay Office (Tel: 95-2-22540) at
Mandalay Swan Hotel
- Taunggyi Office (Tel: 95-081-21611,
95-081-21302) at Taunggyi Hotel
Vaccination
Most traveler will need vaccinations for
hepatitis A, typhoid fever, and polio, as well as
medications for malaria prophylaxis and travelers’
diarrhea. Other immunizations may be necessary
depending upon the circumstances of the trip and the
medical history of the traveler. Insect repellents
are recommended, in conjunction with other measures
to prevent mosquito bites. All travelers should
visit their personal physician 4-8 weeks before your
trip. The sun can be remarkably hot and a hat and
high-factor block cream is advisable.
Ticket Confirmation
Make sure that you check your air ticket
confirmation with respective airlines before you
leave.
Airport Tax
The airport tax is US $10 for international
passengers, payable in FEC (Foreign Exchange
Certificates). There is no airport tax on domestic
flights.
Duty Free Shopping
Duty Free shopping facilities are available in
both the Departure and Arrival Halls of Yangon
International Airport.
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