🇲🇲Myanmar

Typically bring

• Passport with a minimum of 6‑month validity and blank pages for visa stamps.
• Copy of the return or onward flight ticket.
• Proof of sufficient funds (e.g., bank statement or cash) to cover your stay.
• Travel insurance covering health and emergency repatriation (recommended).

Watch out for

• Do not arrive with a passport that has less than six months validity or no blank pages for visa stamps.
• Be aware that some airports may not accept card payments for the visa fee; bring local currency or a credit card that can be used abroad.
• Avoid overstaying the visa period granted upon arrival; exit on time to avoid penalties.
• Remember to keep the visa receipt or confirmation secure in case of inspection.

Good to know

• The official currency is the Myanmar Kyat (MMK); credit cards are accepted in major cities but cash is needed in rural areas.
• English is widely understood in tourist areas, but learning basic Burmese greetings can be helpful.
• Myanmar has a tropical climate; humidity can be high in lowland areas, while highlands may be cooler.
• Tourist safety is generally good in popular sites, but standard travel precautions such as safeguarding valuables and avoiding political demonstrations are advised.