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Friday, April 1, 2011

MYANMAR TRAVEL TIPS

Access
Please find below a list of carriers offering services into Myanmar:

  • Air China
  • Biman Airlines
  • China Eastern Airlines
  • Druk Air
  • Eva Air
  • Indian Airlines
  • Malaysia Airlines
  • Mandarin Airlines
  • Myanmar Airways International
  • Phuket Airlines
  • Silk Air
  • Thai Airways
  • Vietnam Airlines
Please note that travellers coming from Europe or America will have to transit via Bangkok and Singapore in most cases.

Visa and Passport
A visa is compulsory to enter Myanmar. To obtain a visa, you must first ensure your passport will be valid for at least 6 months after your return date.
There are 1 options at the moment to obtain a visa for Myanmar:
Visas can be acquired directly at Myanmar Embassies and Consulates abroad
Please note that visas are currently valid for 28 days. 

Before Your departure
You will indeed take off your shoes when visiting pagoda, temple and monastery, you will do so often and laced shoes are not suitable. Instead, take the shoes "vessel" in which you are comfortable. Beware of blisters which ruin the days of walking. The Burmese shoe flip flops, you'll find for 1000k, but the sizes are generally too small for our European stands.
As a general rule, keep in mind that Myanmar remains steeped in tradition in many ways. It is recommended you adopt a respectful attitude towards traditions and the ancestral culture of this country.
Please pack mosquito repellent and a cap or a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, a raincoat and a travel first aid kit (containing an antiseptic cream, aspirin or paracetamol, bandages).
Travel in Myanmar presents little risk, but it would be best to leave your valuables at home. 

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