• Language(s): Myanmar, several local dialects, some English
• Capital City: Yangon
• Local Time: GMT +6½
• Currency: Kyat (MMK 1 = 100 Pyas)
• Notes: MMK: 1, 5, 10, 15, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500, 1,000. Pyas: 50
• Coins: MMK: 1, 5, 50, 100. Pyas: 1, 5, 10, 25, 50
• Dialling Code: 95
• Electricity: 220/230V AC 50Hz

Passport & Visa Info
The following details relate to holders of adult normal passports (requirements for children may be different), if any other type of passport or travel document is held, entry requirements should be checked with the relevant embassy or consulate.

Passports

Required by all.

Passport Validity: Passports must be valid for 6 months.

Visas
The following DO NOT require a visa:
1) Nationals of Myanmar.

Air Transit
Required by all except those as noted above and:

• Yangon (RGN)

Myanmar is a developing, agrarian country ruled by a military regime. The country's political situation is relatively volatile as the military government suppresses expression of opposition to its rule.

The country has begun to encourage tourism after a long period of isolation. Foreigners can expect to pay at least five times more than locals do for hotels, airfare, and entry to tourist sites. Tourist facilities in the capital of Rangoon, Bagan, Taunggyi, and Mandalay are adequate, but they are very limited in most other areas of the country.

Climate: Tropical monsoon climate with 3 seasons; the rainy season during the South-West monsoon from Jun-Oct, the dry cool season from Nov-Feb and the hot season from Mar-May.

Clothing: Lightweights throughout most of the year with rainwear for rainy season. Warmer clothing may be required for coolest period and some evenings in Lower & Central Myanmar. Warm clothing throughout most of the year with rainwear for rainy season in Upper Myanmar.