Climate and Weather
All year round operational with moderate temperatures.
- October to February, cool and pleasant, 20˙C to 24˙C
- March to May, Hot and Dry, 30˙C to 35˙C
Visa
A visa is required. A tourist visa for
Myanmar can be obtained from any Myanmar Diplomatic Missions
abroad. Visas are valid for 28 days. Tourists who will be
traveling to Myanmar on a Package Tour should present a copy of
Myanmar Travel agent’s Confirmation of travel arrangements when
applying for your visa. You will then receive an Entry Visa for
tourist (EVT). If given advance notification 5 woking days prior
to your arrival, we are able to arrange for a visa on arrival (VOA)
in Kawthaung (Victoria Point). For the process of VOA, we need
passport details (name, passport number, nationality, father’s
name) and address and occupation in abroad in advance.
Special Permit
A special permit is required for tourist who
entered Myanmar through Yangon or Mandalay International Airport
and would like to exit through Ranong, Thailand border town by
border crossing at the end of the trip and those who entered
Myanmar by border crossing from Ranong and would like to
continue traveling to up country and exit through Yangon or
Mandalay International Airport. Please kindly contact your local
travel agent with the regarding of this special permit.
Currency
US Dollar and Euro cash is accepted. Credit
cards and Travelers cheques are no longer acceptable in Myanmar.
Insurance
We recommended all passengers to obtain the
necessary personal baggage, medical and accidental insurance
before arrival.
What to bring
Sun hat, Sun glasses, sun protection for your
face and body, prescription medicines, insect repellent and an
umbrella (rain or shine). An antibiotic cream for minor cuts and
scratches, extra pair of prescription glasses, a small flash
light, extra passport photos and camera film.
People
Local people there are majority Bamahs, some Salones
(Sea Gypsies) and Pashu.
