Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Mobility International USA
( 541-343 1284;
www.miusa.org
) In the US.
Nican
( 02-6241 1220;
www.nican.com.au
) In Australia.
Tourism for All
( 0845 124 9971;
www.tourismforall.org.uk
)
In the UK.
Visas
All nationalities require a visa to visit Myanmar, and to get one your passport must be val-
id for six months beyond the date of your arrival.
Note that Myanmar doesn't recognise dual nationalities.
VISA FEES
The vast majority of visitors should apply for a tourist visa. Former Myanmar cit-
izens and their blood relatives are eligible for 'social' visas, which can be extended
at the Immigration Department in Yangon for $36 for up to six months. The follow-
ing table lists fees, which are converted into local currency depending on which
embassy you apply at.
VISA T
VISA TYPE
YPE
FEE
VALIDIT
ALIDITY OF VISA
Y OF VISA
tourist (single entry)
$22
28 days
social (single entry)
$30
28 days
social (multiple entry)
$150
6 months
work (single entry)
$30
10 weeks
work (multiple entry)
$150
10 weeks
meditation (single entry)
$30
3 months
Applications
All visas are valid for up to three months from the date of issue. Starting the process a
month in advance is the safe bet; these days the processing can take anything between a
day and a week.
There are slight differences between the application procedures at Myanmar embassies
in different countries. Some require two passport photos, others only one. Postal applica-
tions are usually OK, but it's best to check first with your nearest embassy about its spe-
cific application rules.
