General Information

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.