Going to au Myanmar - Birmanie: Formalities and administrative steps

Organize your stay au Myanmar - Birmanie

Money Money au Myanmar - Birmanie

In Myanmar, the local currency is the kyat. Know that if you want to exchange cash, your bills will have to be really like new, without any fold. Coins are no longer used, and you will only find notes of 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500, 1 000, 5 000 and 10 000 kyats. The 5,000 and 10,000 kyats are used almost exclusively by tourists, and you may sometimes have trouble getting change for them. The 5, 10 and 20 kyat notes are now only used to give to children as pocket money, or for offerings in the temples.

The rate is constantly changing, and the kyat is increasingly devalued. In March 2020, the exchange rate is about €1 = 1,506 K. The best exchange rates are in Yangon

Passport and visas Passport and visas au Myanmar - Birmanie

It is now possible to obtain a 28-day e-visa or e-visa on the spot, valid within three months. A pre-requisite: the expiry date of your passport must be 6 months after your date of arrival in Myanmar. You should also bring a passport photo. You will be able to apply online in a few clicks on the official Myanmar immigration website : www.evisa.moip.gov.mm

Driver's license Driver's license au Myanmar - Birmanie

The French driving licence is not recognized in Myanmar. You will absolutely have to use an international license. Knowing that it is not really advised to drive in Myanmar

Health Health au Myanmar - Birmanie

In terms of health, a few recommendations. The heat is particularly dull between the months of February and April. On the other hand, be careful with the water you drink and make sure that the water you are served has been boiled beforehand. Also, protect yourself against mosquitoes so as not to fall victim to two of the great scourges: dengue fever and malaria (both fatal if poorly treated). For those who wish to trek in the mountains, it is more prudent to plan a preventive treatment against malaria. Many dogs and monkeys carry rabies and bites are common: be vaccinated

Mandatory vaccination Mandatory vaccination au Myanmar - Birmanie

Recommended vaccinations: diphtheria, tetanus, poliomyelitis, Japanese encephalitis, viral hepatitis A and B, typhoid, rabies.

Security Security au Myanmar - Birmanie

We've never felt safer than in Myanmar. However, by staying in the authorized areas. Because the country is not entirely open to tourists. Accessible areas are constantly changing according to the advance of the army and conflict zones. Notably in Arakan, Chin State or Karen. Some regions can only be trodden on by an accredited guide. It is absolutely necessary to inquire beforehand, with the local travel agencies, the tourist office of Yangon or the Burmese embassy in Paris.

To stay informed before departure: Consult the "Conseils aux voyageurs" section of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website: www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/voyageurs. However, be aware that the site provides an exhaustive list of potential dangers and that this sometimes gives a somewhat alarmist picture of the real situation in the country

Time difference Time difference au Myanmar - Birmanie

The time difference between France and Myanmar in winter time is 5:30 am. When it is noon in Paris, it is 5:30 pm in Yangon. In summer : 4:30 am, when it is noon in Paris, it is 4:30 pm in Yangon.

The traveller will quickly notice that it is essential to adopt the sun's rhythm, which is part of the general change of scenery: getting up early, having an early dinner, going to bed early. A visit to sites such as Bagan at sunrise is well worth an early wake-up call, and it is in the morning that life is most animated in the cities and villages. In the evening, unless you have a Chinese dinner, you have to adapt to the local culinary rhythm, as restaurants close very early. All that remains then is to retreat to the tea houses, some of which turn into beer bars after dark. The official curfew for tea houses is 11pm, and sometimes much earlier

Spoken languages Spoken languages au Myanmar - Birmanie

Do not hesitate to immerse yourself in the Burmese language to better penetrate the heart of the Burmese. It is very easy to find a private teacher by asking at your hotel. English is not spoken by everybody, even the actors of tourism do not always master the language. Learning or speaking French is quite common in Myanmar

Communication Communication au Myanmar - Birmanie

As soon as you arrive at the airport or in town, get a Sim card with some credit and some mobile internet data for a few euros. This will allow you to easily call hotels and guides if you need to, but also use your GPS or the Grab application to find a taxi. Because Wifi is not yet widespread here. To call from Burma to France, dial +33 followed by the number of your correspondent without the 0. To call from France to Burma, dial +95 followed by the city code without the 0 and the number of your correspondent

Electricity and measurements Electricity and measurements au Myanmar - Birmanie

Burma uses 220-230 volts, when there's power! The plugs are mostly three-pin, English style, sometimes round plugs are accepted, as well as a "mix" of round and flat plugs. You can guess it by seeing the streets riddled and crossed by electric cables in all directions: the lack of electricity is one of the major problems that Burma suffers from. To overcome it, a good old torch or a pair of candles are necessary. You will learn to go to bed early and to take the rhythm of the sun.

Luggage Luggage au Myanmar - Birmanie

A word of advice: don't overload yourself, as you will be tempted to bring back a lot of souvenirs. Prefer light, covering and cotton clothes that will protect you from heat and mosquitoes and that will not offend local decency. You can also buy a longyi on the spot: ideal for visiting the temples. Air conditioning out of order, night stop in the mountains, fever: think about taking a sweater. And a light rain cape, if you travel during the monsoon period. As for shoes, flip-flops are ideal for visits where you will have to take your shoes off and put them on again. For treks, a good pair of hiking boots that hold your ankle well and high socks. Add a first-aid kit, a flashlight, and that's it

Daily life au Myanmar - Birmanie

Hello? Hello? au Myanmar - Birmanie

Upon arrival at the airport or in town, we advise you to get a Sim card with some credit and mobile data for a few euros. This way, you can easily call hotels and guides if needed, but also use your GPS or the Grab application to find a taxi. Wifi is not yet widespread here. The Burmese have only recently gained access to the Internet. To call from Burma to France, dial +33 followed by the number of your correspondent without the 0. To call from France to Burma, dial +95 followed by the city code without the 0 and the number of your correspondent

Accessibility Accessibility au Myanmar - Birmanie

If you have a physical or mental disability or are going on holiday with someone in this situation, it is essential to prepare your trip well in advance with a specialised organisation and a reputable agency. In Myanmar, there are no pavements or public transport facilities for the mentally or physically handicapped, so it is essential to have a quality van and trained guides, which is rare.

Health Health au Myanmar - Birmanie

In terms of health, a few recommendations. The heat is particularly dull between the months of February and April. On the other hand, be careful with the water you drink and make sure that the water you are served has been boiled beforehand. Also, protect yourself against mosquitoes so that you do not fall victim to two of the great scourges they cause: dengue fever and malaria (both of which are fatal if not properly treated). For those who wish to trek in the mountains, it is more prudent to plan a preventive treatment against malaria. Many dogs and monkeys carry rabies and bites are common: be vaccinated. Recommended vaccinations: diphtheria, tetanus, poliomyelitis, Japanese encephalitis, viral hepatitis A and B, typhoid, rabies.

Securty Securty au Myanmar - Birmanie

We've never felt safer than in Myanmar. However, by staying in the authorized areas. Because the country is not entirely open to tourists. Accessible areas are constantly changing according to the advance of the army and conflict zones. Notably in Arakan, Chin State or Karen. Some regions can only be trodden on by an accredited guide. It is absolutely necessary to inquire beforehand, with the local travel agencies, the tourist office of Yangon or the Burmese embassy in Paris. There is very little criminality in Myanmar, and the official criminals in the prisons are usually student protesters, disobedient or disbelieving ethnic minorities and monks opposed to the regime. Repression is strong for those who would attack tourists, so there is no reason to be afraid, but think carefully before calling the police and assess your prejudice. Don't forget that a tourist's complaint about a local is often worth torture, imprisonment for several years... Your complaint may have exaggerated consequences on someone's life, so be indulgent if you are only the victim of a small scam.

To stay informed before departure, consult the "Conseils aux voyageurs" section of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website: www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/voyageurs. However, be aware that the site provides an exhaustive list of potential dangers and that this sometimes gives a somewhat alarmist picture of the real situation in the country

LGBTQ LGBTQ au Myanmar - Birmanie

Sexuality is a taboo subject, if not absent, in Myanmar. Whether for heterosexuals or homosexuals. As for going out in nightclubs, they are rare. That said, you will not be asked about your sexuality as much as you would like to know more or see more. In Yangon, trendy and friendly places for the gay and lesbian community are very new. There is a gay bar in the Pandomar Street area, or the Othentic Brasserie not far from Bogyoke, friendly, the first to organize Drag Queen parties in Yangon. Slowly morals are changing, as more and more straight couples can be seen holding hands in public. Note that it remains unwelcome to expose one's love in public. Prostitution is unfortunately on the rise, mainly due to the increase in the number of foreign tourists.

Embassies and consulates Embassies and consulates au Myanmar - Birmanie

It is now possible to obtain a 28-day e-visa or e-visa on the spot, valid within three months. A pre-requisite: the expiry date of your passport must be 6 months after your date of arrival in Myanmar. You should also bring a passport photo. You will be able to apply online in a few clicks on the official Myanmar immigration website : www.evisa.moip.gov.mm

On the spot, the Ariane portal, proposed on the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, allows you to identify yourself for free with the ministry. Once the data has been entered, the traveller can receive recommendations related to security in the country and health alerts. In addition, the person designated by the traveller as the "contact" in France will be notified in the event of problems or dangers. Numerous tips and warnings are also provided thanks to this service!

Mail Mail au Myanmar - Birmanie

You can find here very nice postcards, often sold for 1 000 K for 10 cards. Postage for mail is very cheap: count 35 K for a letter "by air mail" for France, and 25 K for a postcard. Remember to leave a comfortable space for sticking the stamps, which are excessively large, and don't accept 5 K stamps, which would cover the whole card, reducing the space for the message to zero. Stamps are available at most hotels, some postcard merchants and at the post office. It takes about 12 days for mail to reach Europe if it is mailed from major cities (Yangon and Mandalay). On the other hand, it can take much longer from Bagan or Inle, for example. Sometimes they never reach their destination, as the stamps are collected by postal agents. You can also opt for a postcard application on your smartphone such as Fizzer or Youpix, to send your most beautiful photos!