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on November 22th, 2024 (JST) current information

Immigration and Visa

Visa

From October 21, 2024, for a trial period of one year, tourists entering Myanmar through Yangon, Naypyidaw, or Mandalay international airports can obtain a tourist visa on arrival (Arrival Visa). The conditions are as follows.

  • Application Form: Upon arrival at the airport, fill out the tourist visa on arrival application form. Prepare two color photos (size: 1.5 inches tall [approx. 4 cm] and 1.2 inches wide [approx. 3 cm]).
  • Fee: The fee is US$50.
  • Duration: The visa allows a stay of up to 30 days (29 nights and 30 days).
  • Purpose: The visa is strictly for tourism purposes.
  • Passport Validity: Your passport must have at least six months of validity remaining.
  • Extension: Extensions of the stay period are not allowed.
  • It is advisable to have a hotel reservation confirmation ready, as it may be requested during immigration inspection.

Passport

You may enter if you have a passport that is valid for at least six months from the date of entry.

Quarantine

When visiting from Japan, it is prohibited to bring the following items into Myanmar.

  • a. Animals, birds, meat or meat products that do not pass quarantine, products for animals, animal feed
  • b. Live plants, seeds, or soil with no plant quarantine certificate
  • Items that are deemed in quarantine to be of nonstandard quality or to contain harmful pathogens or toxins will be confiscated or destroyed.

Customs

Bringing electronic cigarettes (heated tobacco) is limited to one device per person for personal (your own) use. In addition, replacement fluid up to 50ml can also be brought with you.

Time difference and Daylight Saving Time

Time difference

There is a 2 hour and 30 minute time difference between Japan and Myanmar. Noon in Japan is 9:30 in Myanmar. Daylight saving time is not observed.

Climate

Climate

There are significant regional differences because the country stretches lengthwise north to south. Basically, the central to southern regions are tropical, while the northern region is temperate. The regions in which foreigners can travel without special permission have a hot and humid climate throughout the year.

Average Annual Temperature

  • Data on temperature and precipitation in Tokyo is from the Tokyo District Meteorological Observatory. Temperature and precipitation in Yangon is according to data obtained in Myanmar.

Annual Precipitation

  • Data on temperature and precipitation in Tokyo is from the Tokyo District Meteorological Observatory. Temperature and precipitation in Yangon is according to data obtained in Myanmar.

Currency and Exchange Rate, Tax, Currency exchange, Tip

Currency and Exchange Rate

There are also small new banknotes for the K1000 and K500.

The unit of currency is the Myanmar kyat. In this website, it is written as K. This is subdivided into pya; 100 pya equals K1. However, the pya is almost never used due to inflation. There are 8 denominations of banknotes: K50, K100, K200, K500, K1000, K5000, K10000, and K20000.
Exchange Rate: K1 is approx. JPY0.07 (as of December 6, 2024).

Tax

Luxury hotels will add a 10% tax and a 10% service charge to fees.

Tip

Not required, excluding luxury hotels and upscale restaurants.

Voltage and plug

Voltage

Some plugs have switches that can turn off the power

Voltage is 220V to 240V with a cycle of 50Hz. Electric products made to Japanese specifications cannot be used as is. Electric power is inferior, and voltage is unstable. Power failures often occur. Plug types include B, B3, etc.

Video and DVD

Video and DVD

Myanmar used the same NTSC video system as Japan. The DVD region code is 3 (Japan is 2).For Blu-ray Discs, Myanmar uses the same Region A code as Japan.

Mail

Mail

Domestic postal services have improved significantly through Japanese assistance, with a deliver rate of almost 100% between major cities like Yangon, Naypyidaw, and Mandalay.

Postal Fees (airmail to Japan)

A postcard is K500.

Post Office Business Hours

Mon. to Fri. 9:30 to 16:00, Sat. 9:30 to 12:00, closed on Sun./holidays. (may differ according to post office.)

Phone Call

How to phone

Telephoning Japan from Myanmar

STEP1

Dial 00 (International telephone ID Number)

STEP2

81 (Country Code, Japan)

STEP3

Other parties telephone number (Remove the first 0 from area codes and mobile telephone numbers)

Telephoning Myanmar from Japan

Use any of the following
STEP1

International Telephone Provider No.

  • 0033 (NTT Communications)
  • 0061 (SoftBank)
STEP2

010 (International Identification No.)

STEP3

95 (Country Code, Myanmar)

STEP4

Other parties telephone No. (Remove the first 0 for area codes and mobile telephone numbers)

  • Pre-registration to World Wing is required for NTT DoCoMo.
Myanmar Domestic Calls

Area codes apply and must be placed before any numbers except when making calls within the same area. Line quality can be poor, especially when making calls to other regions.

Myanmar Public Telephones

There are no automatic public telephones as coins are not available. Calls can be made from the public telephone shops available in cities. Telephone usage fees can be paid directly to the teller at each establishment.

Holiday / National holiday

Holiday / National holiday

The dates of national holidays marked with an *1 change each year since they are observed in accordance with the lunar calendar or the Chula Sakarat (Burmese calendar).When a public holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the following Monday is a substitute holiday.

  • January 1: New Year’s Day

    • Language

    Language

    The official language is Burmese. Ethnic minorities each have their own language. English is understood at many hotels and guesthouses used by foreigners. Chinese is understood in the northern and northeastern regions, and Thai is understood in the eastern region of Shan State.

    Business hours, etc

    Business hours

    Government Offices

    Mon. to Fri. 9:30 to 16:30. Closed on Sundays and holidays.

    Department Stores/Shops

    Business hours vary, because unlike places like Europe, business hours are not public regulated. Generally, stores are open from around 9:00 to 21:00 nearly every day, excluding New Year’s (according to the Burmese calendar) and religious holidays.

    Restaurants

    Establishments of moderate standing or above are open from around 11:00 to 22:00 or 23:00 (some close for a short period in the afternoon). Some less expensive restaurants and food stalls open at 6:00 or 7:00 or even earlier.

    Age Limit

    Minors are prohibited from smoking and consuming alcohol.

    Manners

    Prohibition of Street Shoes on Temple Grounds

    In Myanmar, visitors must be barefoot when entering not only temple buildings, but also temple grounds. Socks and stockings, as well as shoes must be taken off. When visiting temples, it is convenient to wear easy-to-slip-off beach sandals or sports sandals without socks/stockings. Large temples have a place to store shoes at the entrance to the temple approach. Leave a tip when handing over your shoes.

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