This is a compiled list of questions (and their answers) that travellers frequently ask about visiting the Union of Myanmar and Myanmar visa application procedures. If you don't find the answer to your questions here, send email to the officials.
 

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I am trying to arranges for my friends from the United States that will not have time to receives at one of the Myanmar embassies. Would it be possible for you to help me with this request. Blake – Singapore Oct, 2003

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Yes. Requests for tourist visa-on-arrival from all countries are accepted.

2-Q 

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You need to fill in Visa Application form (preferable the form at www.myanmarvisa.com and make sure you fill Flight No. and Hotel you are staying (or the address) correctly among other things.

3-Q 

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No. You do not need to send your passports at all. Just send us the application form by email or fax (+95 1 204020 or 245230).

4-Q 

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Yes. Official visa fee is 20 United States Dollars. The processing fees is 20 US$ + 20$ documentation charges. If you apply Visa on arrival less than 5 working days ahead we will charge 20$ extra. We start counting from the time we receive your form submission or application email. (There can be a time difference between sending email from your side and receiving on our side. According to our experience, it took 4 days to received 1 particular email therefore it is advisable that you should make sure we receive your message.)

5-Q 

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You can pay cash on arrival. Our staff will be at the Yangon Airport entrance to meet you and collect the fees. He or She will take care of all your entry procedure and you don’t have to wait in long queue.

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After I fill up the form and submit on the web site or send the form via email, how long will it take to get approved.?

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7-Q

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Yes we can but if we send by normal mail it will take about at least 2 weeks to Europe and America.

8-Q

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Upon approval, we email or fax the official approval letter for you to show your airline and immigration officer at the Yangon airport. We also inform your airline after we verify with your supplied flight, passenger name and PNR code and hotel you are staying. Therefore it is very important to supply us with correct information.

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Our vessel will be working in Myanmar sometime in middle of November, I have quite a few crew whom needs to apply the Myanmar Business visa. I came across this website and found out that I could actually send in the photos and details directly to get the pre-approval. Can we apply visa on arrival?

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We only have procedures to process Tourist Visa at Yangon Airport. For any other, we have to handle case by case basis.

We heard that all Tourists have to pay 200 US$ to exchange into FEC (foreign exchange certificates) Is it true?

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We are looking to travel to Myanmar for a few days from Changmai next Sunday and was about to get a visa. Can we apply visa-on-arrival?

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Yes you can. But you have to apply it 2 weeks ahead if you are entering Myanmar other than Yangon Airport. You will be required to pay the fees prior to your arrival.

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I want to bring some souvenirs such as a few bottles of wine into Myanmar. Where can I find information on customs regulations?

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You may contact the Customs Department telephone number 01-662664.

I am currently living in Myanmar and have some questions concerning the eligibility of my stay. Who should I ask?

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Could you advise me how much money a visitor may need for eating, fares, entry fees, souvenirs etc. for 15 days stay in Myanmar (apart from what I will pay for Accommodations and Airfares)?

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Minimum meals cost is 6 US$/meals  -
Entrance Fees for most popular interesting places - 5 US$/place
Bagan Archaeological Zone Fees - 10 US$ + 3 US$ Museum Entrance fees
Souvenir and other shopping fares is depends on your demand - 200 ~300 US$
Normally 700 to 1000 US$ should be OK for 10 days tour. It depends on your life style, of course. If you intend to buy expensive gem stones (Burmese Ruby and Jade are famous), you might need more. Check with your travel agent if you can use your credit cards here. A few can manage that for you. You may also call us MyanmarVisa at + 95-1-381200 if you need help.

Could you advise me how much money a visitor may need for eating, fares, entry fees, souvenirs etc. for 15 days stay in Myanmar (apart from what I will pay for Accommodations and Airfares)?

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Minimum meals cost is 6 US$/meals  -
Entrance Fees for most popular interesting places - 5 US$/place
Bagan Archaeological Zone Fees - 10 US$ + 3 US$ Museum Entrance fees
Souvenir and other shopping fares is depends on your demand - 200 ~300 US$
Normally 700 to 1000 US$ should be OK for 10 days tour. It depends on your life style, of course. If you intend to buy expensive gem stones (Burmese Ruby and Jade are famous), you might need more. Check with your travel agent if you can use your credit cards here. A few can manage that for you. You may also call us MyanmarVisa at + 95-1-381200 if you need help.

If we buy air ticket and visa not approved (very unlikely, but asking for extra peace of mind), what will happen? Are we going to lose the fare of air ticket .........Or.
Should we ask this question to Air Line?

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Yes, you will lose the fare of air ticket. So you should book the flight as a tentative booking and apply for visa.

What's the next process after complete the E-Visa application?
How long does the process take?

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After completing the E-Visa application, submit it and then we will reply you our procedure and ask you some information we need. To finish visa process we take at least 10 working days.

How can I get there from Bangkok?

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You can get visa at the Myanmar Embassy in Bangkok also.

Hi, I am a Pakistani wants to come Myanmar from Bangkok by road is it possible?

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Yes, it is possible. But you have to get the visa at the Myanmar Embassy or Consulate.

Does Malaysian have to apply for visa to go to Myanmar?

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Yes. You need to apply visa and have to get visa approval letter. Not only Malaysian, all the nationality need to apply for visa.

For obtaining Myanmar Business Visa, what are the doucments required?

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The most important documents are your passport, photos, supporting documents from your company in Myanmar.

Hello!! I and my boyfriend arrive to Bangkok the 23 July. We must buy the air-ticket from BKK to Yangon, departure the 23 July return approximately 6 August. We would like to reserve also 1 night in hotel to Yangon. You can help me?

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We are supporting visa service, hotel and flight reservation, car and guide rental. So if you want to book the hotel, please kindly let me know the name of the hotel and we will let you know confirmation ASAP.

We are planning on spending one month in Burma- either in October or November and would like to be there for a festival. I noticed the Tazaungmone Festival of Lights was in November. Do you know the date and the city?

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In our country Tazaungmone Full Moon day is 4th Nov 06 and usually most of the lights festival is held on full moon day especially at the famous pagoda such as Shwedagon, Ngarhtatkyi Pagoda, Chaukhtatkyi reclining Buddha in Yangon, in Taungyi which is located in Shan State will be held Tazaungmone hot air balloons festivals.