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Holders of passports issued by the government of the Chinese Taipei, if not holding a special affidavit issued by a diplomatic representation of Myanmar abroad.

Passport valid for at least six months beyond date of intended departure required by all.

Required by all except transit passengers continuing their journey by the same or first connecting aircraft, provided holding valid onward or return documentation and not leaving the airport.

A separate visa is required for each child over seven years of age, even if travelling on their parent’s passport.

Tourist (Foreign Independent Travellers - FIT): £14. Business and Social: £20.

Tourist visas are valid for two months from the date of issue for stays of 28 days in Myanmar. This can be extended for an additional 14 days. Business visas are valid for three months from date of issue for stays of 10 weeks, extendable for up to 12 months on an individual basis. Transit visas are valid for 24 hours.

Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy; see Passport/Visa Information).

(a) One application form. (b) Two passport-size photos. (c) Valid passport. (d) Fee (cash accepted if applying in person; cheque or postal order only if applying by post). (e) Self-addressed, stamped enveloped for postal applications with sufficient postage (registered post is recommended). Social Visit (visiting friends or relatives in Myanmar): (a) Two application forms (can be photocopied). (b) Three passport size photos. (c) Valid passport. (d) Fee (cash or postal order). (e) Self-addressed stamped envelope for postal applications with sufficient postage (registered post is recommended). (f) Letter of invitation from friends or relatives in Myanmar. Business: (a)-(e) and (f) Company letter explaining purpose of visit. (g) Letter of invitation from company in Myanmar.

Normally three.

It is possible to get a stay permit once in Myanmar at the Immigration Department.

Embassy of the Union of Myanmar in the UK
19A Charles Street, Berkeley Square, London W1J 5DX, UK
Tel: (020) 7499 4340 or (0906) 550 8924 (recorded visa and tourism information; calls cost £1 per minute).
Website: www.myanmar.com
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 0930-1630.

Embassy of the Union of Myanmar in the USA
2300 S Street, NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA
Tel: (202) 332 9044/5.
Website: www.mewashingtondc.com or www.myanmar.com

c/o Traders Hotel, Level 3, Business Centre, 223 Sule Pagoda Road, Yangon, Myanmar
Tel: (1) 242 800.
Website: www.myanmar-tourism.com

19A Charles Street, Berkeley Square, London W1J 5DX, UK
Tel: (020) 7499 4340 or (0906) 550 8924 (recorded visa and tourism information; calls cost £1 per minute).
Website: www.myanmar.com
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 0930-1630.

2300 S Street, NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA
Tel: (202) 332 9044/5.
Website: www.mewashingtondc.com or www.myanmar.com

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A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from all travellers arriving from infected areas. Nationals and residents of Myanmar are required to possess certificates of vaccination on their departure to an infected area.

Following WHO guidelines issued in 1973, a cholera vaccination certificate is no longer a condition of entry to Myanmar. However, cholera is a serious risk in this country and precautions are essential. Up-to-date advice should be sought before deciding whether these precautions should include vaccination, as medical opinion is divided over its effectiveness. For more information, see the Health appendix.

Immunisation against typhoid and poliomyelitis is strongly advised.

Malaria risk (predominantly in the malignant falciparum form) exists below 1000m (3281ft) in the following areas: (a) throughout the year in Karen State; (b) from March to December in Chin, Kachin, Kayah, Mon, Rakhine and Shan States, in Pegu Division, and in Hlegu, Hmawbi and Taikkyi townships of Yangon Division; (c) from April to December in rural areas of Tenasserim Division; (d) from May to December in the Irrawaddy Division and rural areas of Mandalay Division; (e) from June to November in rural areas of Magwe Division and in Sagaing Division. The falciparum strain is reported to be highly resistant to chloroquine and resistant to sulfadoxine/pyrimethamine. Mefloquine resistance is reported in the eastern part of the Shan state. Reduced sensitivity to chloroquine in the vivax form is reported. The recommended prophylaxis is mefloquine, and doxycycline in the eastern part of the Shan state.

All water should be regarded as being potentially contaminated. Water used for drinking, brushing teeth or making ice should have first been boiled or otherwise sterilised. Milk is unpasteurised and should be boiled. Powdered or tinned milk is available and is advised, but make sure that it is reconstituted with pure water. Avoid dairy products which are likely to have been made from unboiled milk. Only eat well-cooked meat and fish, preferably served hot. Pork, salad and mayonnaise may carry increased risk. Vegetables should be cooked and fruit peeled.

Diarrhoea, amoebic and bacillery dysentery and typhoid fever are all common. Japanese encephalitis may be caught via mosquito bites, particularly in rural areas between June and October. A vaccine is available, and travellers are advised to consult their doctor prior to departure. Filariasis, dengue fever, trachoma and Hepatitis A, B and E are also present. The WHO advises that foci of plague are present in Myanmar. Further information should be sought from the Department of Health or from any of the hospitals specialising in tropical diseases listed in the Health appendix.
Rabies is present. For those at high risk, vaccination before arrival should be considered. If you are bitten, seek medical advice without delay. For more information, see the Health appendix.

Health insurance is strongly recommended. There are hospitals and clinics in cities and larger towns, and regional health centres in outlying areas. It is advisable to carry a remedy against minor enteric upsets.

Below are listed Public Holidays for the January 2006-June 2007 period.

Jan 4 2006 Independence Day. Jan 10 Eid Al Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice). Feb 12 Union Day. Mar 2 Peasants’ Day (anniversary of the 1962 coup). Mar 13 Full Moon of Tabaung. Mar 27 Armed Forces Day. Apr 13-16 Maha Thingyan (Water Festival). Apr 17 Myanmar New Year. May 1 May Day. May 11 Full Moon of Kasone. Jul 9 Full Moon of Waso (Beginning of Buddhist Lent). Jul 19 Martyrs’ Day. Oct 6 Full Moon of Thadingyut (End of Buddhist Lent). Oct 21 Deepavali. Nov 14 Tazaungmon Full Moon Day. Dec 6 National Day. Dec 23 Kayin New Year. Dec 25 Christmas Day. Dec 31 Eid Al Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice).
Jan 4 2007 Independence Day. Feb or Mar Full Moon of Tabaung. Feb 12 Union Day. Mar 2 Peasants’ Day (anniversary of the 1962 coup). Mar 27 Armed Forces Day. Apr or May Full Moon of Kasone. Apr 13-16 Maha Thingyan (Water Festival). Apr 17 Myanmar New Year. May 1 May Day.

Buddhist holidays are determined according to lunar sightings, and dates given here are approximations only. Other festivals celebrated by minorities include the Islamic observance of Bakri Idd in late November; Christmas and Easter; and the Karen New Year in early January. For further information, contact the Embassy (see Passport/Visa Information) or see the World of Buddhism appendix.