Quick Facts

Visitors to Myanmar must have a valid passport and obtain a 28-day tourist visa from a Myanmar Embassy or diplomatic mission abroad.

Two application forms and 3 passport-size photographs are needed. The visa fee is approximately USD 30.

Visa Requirements from the Union of Myanmar Travel Association

The Myanmar kyat (MMK) is the official currency. Notes of up to 1,000 kyat are commonly used, and crisp, clean US dollar bills are widely accepted. We recommend that cash and travellers cheques be exchanged in licensed exchange offices and international hotels.

Here are the most recent exchange rates for some common currencies.

MMK 1.00 equals:

A 10% service charge is applicable in majority of the hotels and restaurants.

Majority of the hotels and restaurants apply a 10% service charge. Tipping is at the discretion of travellers.

Bank Hours 
9am - 4pm, Monday through Friday (the Exchange House closes at 1pm)

Office Hours
Military: 8am - 3pm, Monday through Friday
Government: 9.30am - 4.30pm, Monday through Friday
Business: 9am - 5.30pm, Monday through Friday /until 1pm on Saturday

Shop Hours
9.30am - 8pm daily

Yellow fever certification is required for entry into Myanmar if travellers arrive within nine days of leaving or transiting through areas where yellow fever is present. Vaccinations against cholera, hepatitis A and B, as well as malaria are recommended.

Exercise caution when eating raw and uncooked food. Drink only bottled water. 

International clinics such as SOS International operate in Yangon. Shangri-La Residences, Yangon will arrange for an on-call doctor when necessary.

Generally, light casual clothing is appropriate year-round in Yangon. A light sweater is useful between October and February, especially when visiting upper Myanmar. It is useful to carry an umbrella. Sandals or slip-on shoes are convenient, as all footwear must be removed when entering pagodas and monasteries.

Note that visitors to pagodas and monasteries should be properly attired in long pants or long skirts.

Yangon has a temperate climate ranging from warm during summer (25°C to 35°C or 77°F to 95°F), to pleasantly mild during winter months (20°C to 24°C or 68°F to 75°F).