Myanmar Reopens For Tourists [Updated on 24 December 2022]
Travel restrictions outside of major cities and military checkpoints on roads are common in Myanmar, which is trying to attain economic and political stability due to civil disorder and armed conflict.
- The Current Situation In Myanmar
- Covid-19 Travel Requirements
- Designated Hotels for Quarantine in Myanmar
- Document Requirements for Entering Myanmar
- List of Eligible Countries to Apply for e-Visa
- Lists Of Myanmar Visa-Free Countries
- Travel-restricted Areas for Tourists
- Things to Know Before You Go to Myanmar
The Current Situation In Myanmar
Because of social unrest and armed war, Myanmar is attempting to restore economic and political stability. That is the present status quo of Myanmar.
As a result, travel is restricted outside of main cities and military checkpoints along the roads are frequent. The government recommends tourists who are coming to the country should travel by flight (only between tourist destinations). For the selling season of 2023, there will be no trains, express buses, cruises, or road trips.
Tourists must stay away from the areas of Chin, Kachin, Kayin, Rakhine, Shan, Sagaing, and Magway where armed conflict and civil disturbance occur, and the circumstances might change at any time.
Before traveling to Myanmar, all visitors must need permission to visit. Permission from the local government is required to visit certain areas due to the popularity of military checkpoints set up along the roads.
Covid-19 Travel Requirements
On 20th May 2022, Myanmar reopened for tourism after the lockdown of Covid-19. If the visitors are fully vaccinated, they do not have to do PCR Tests or be isolated. The purpose of this decision is to develop tourism and restore the nation’s economy after the closed-door policy for 2 years.
The details about this policy are below:
- For fully vaccinated travelers
Visitors who are fully vaccinated at least 14 days before arriving in Myanmar are exempt from PCR tests and quarantine. (Tourists must carry both the original and an English version of the vaccination certificate)
- For insufficient vaccinated travelers
Visitors who are not fully vaccinated must have laboratory proof of a Covid-19 negative result (RT-PCR) issued within 72 hours before their arrival in Myanmar.
Note: The policy can be changed in the future.
Designated Hotels for Quarantine in Myanmar
When International Airlines (Commercial Flights) start in operation on 17 April 2022, for the convenience of the COVID-19 test and visitors, 17 quarantine hotels for foreign visitors will be assigned on an alternate basis.
The list of 17 quarantine hotels for foreign visitors who are coming by commercial flight is below:
Hotel Name | Address | Phone | |
Novotel Yangon Max | No(459),Pyay Rd; Kamaryutt Tsp; Yangon Division | 01-2305858 | H9045-SB@accor.com |
Jasmine Place Hotel | No(341),Myot Latt Saung(South)Qr; Pyay Rd;Sanchaung Tsp; Yangon Division | 09-5187537 | dca@jasmineplacehotel.com |
Lotte Hotel | Bulding (82),Sinphyushin avenue, (11)Qr;Pyay Rd: Hlaing Tsp | 01-9351000 | marcomm@lotte.net |
Inya Lake Hotel | No(37),Kabar Aye Pagoda Rd, Mayangone Tsp;Yangon Division | 01-9662866 01-9662857 09-421108186 | inyalake@inyalakehotel.com phupwinthlaing@inyalakehotel.com |
Hotel Parami | No(2), Parami St, Mayangone Tsp | 9422464621 | enquiry@hotelparamiygn.com |
Sayar San Hotel | No(42),Sayar San Rd;Bahan Tsp; Yangon Division | 01-8605731 18605732 18605733 | sayarsanhotel@gmail.com |
Chatrium Hotel Royal Lake Yangon | No(40),NattMauk St;Tamwe Tsp Yangon Division | 01-9544500 | info.chry@chatrium.com |
Pan Pacific Hotel | Corner of Bogyoke Rd; and ShweDiGone Pagoda,(2)Qr; PanBaeTan Tsp, Yangon Division | 01-9253810 | dutymgr.ppygn@panpacific.com |
Park Royal Hotel Yangon | No(33),Alanpya Pagoda st; Dagon Tsp;Yangon Division | 01-8250388 | enquiry.prygn@parkroyalhotels.com |
Best Western Chinatown Hotel | No(127-137), Anawrahta St, La Thar Tsp | 01 8251081 095188177 | hr.headoffice@chinatownhotel.com.mm |
Zealax Hotel & Residence | No(16), Strand Rd, Alone Tsp | 01 2302660-1 09970544825 | reservation@zealaxhotels.com |
Golden Empire (Grand Mercure) | No(1/5),(16/19), 20A/1, Corner of Myittar St & Thakhin Phoelagyi St, (14)Qr, South Oakkalarpa Tsp | 9250151417 | ha7ws-fo4@accor.com |
Wyndham Grand Yangon Hotel | No(11), Kan Yatethar St & U Aung Myat St, Mingalartaungnyunt Tsp | 01 9377188 09457212910 | Info@wyndhamgrandyangon.com |
Rose Garden Hotel | No(171), Upper Pansodan St, Mingalartaungnyunt Tsp | 9969906208 | chanoo@theroseyangon.com |
Grand Palace Hotel | No (Ka-22), Shwe Htee Housing No(1) Qr, Thamine Station Rd, Mayangone Tsp | 01 652174 | hr.headoffice@chinatownhotel.com.mm |
Palm Spring Resort Hotel | No(7/8), Mingalar St, Nant Thar Kone Qr, Insein Tsp | 9666666856 | palmspring.resortfo@gmail.com |
Spring Line Hotel | No(4/1-A), Hlaing River Rd, Kannar alae Qr, Insein Tsp | 9254439071 | springline8888@gmail.com |
Document Requirements for Entering Myanmar
Documents for visa applicants
- Passport Validity of at least 06 months
- Upload 01 color photo (4.6cm x 3.8cm) taken during the last 03 months
- Visa, Master, and JSB credit cards for the Online Visa payment
- Proof of return ticket from Myanmar
- A proof of hotel booking (Travellers must stay in registered hotels, inns, resorts,… during your stay in Myanmar)
Documents tourists must have
- A certificate for full vaccination against Covid-19 at least 14 days before arrival to Myanmar (Children under 12 years old are exempted from this requirement if they travel with fully vaccinated parents/guardians)
- A negative Covid-19 RDT test result is issued at most 48 hours before arrival in Myanmar
- Inbound Travel Accident Insurance Policy with Covid-19 coverage purchased from Myanma Insurance
Online eVisa
Only the ports listed below are currently open to travelers with eVisa:
- Yangon International Airport
- Mandalay International Airport
In due course, Myanmar will announce more ports of entry. According to the current laws and regulations, any foreign individual with a valid entry visa may enter and leave Myanmar only through the two international airports above.
List of Eligible Countries to Apply for e-Visa
Passport holders from the following countries and Taiwan are eligible to apply for a Myanmar tourist e-visa.
Albania | Denmark | Kenya | Poland |
Algeria | Ecuador | Korea, DPR | Portugal |
Argentina | Egypt | Korea, Republic | Qatar |
Australia | Eritrea | Kuwait | Romania |
Austria | Estonia | Kyrgyzstan | Russia |
Bangladesh | Fiji | Laos | Saudi Arabia |
Belarus | Finland | Latvia | Serbia |
Belgium | France | Lithuania | Singapore |
Bhutan | Georgia | Luxembourg | Slovakia |
Bolivia | Germany | Malaysia | Slovenia |
Bosnia | Ghana | Maldive | South Africa |
Brazil | Greece | Malta | Spain |
Brunei | Guatemala | Mauritius | Sri Lanka |
Bulgaria | Guinea | Mexico | Sweden |
Cambodia | Hungary | Monaco | Switzerland |
Cameroon | Iceland | Mongolia | Thailand |
Canada | India | Morocco | Turkey |
Chile | Indonesia | Nepal | Uganda |
China | Ireland | Netherlands | Ukraine |
Colombia | Israel | New Zeland | United Kingdom |
Costa Rica | Italy | Norway | United States of America |
Côte d’Ivoire | Jamaica | Pakistan | Uruguay |
Croatia | Japan | Panama | Uzbekistan |
Cyprus | Jordan | Peru | Venezuela |
CZECH | Kazakhstan | Philippines | Vietnam |
You may want to find out Things to Know before Applying for Myanmar Tourist Visa
Lists Of Myanmar Visa-Free Countries
Ordinary passport holders from the following nations do not need a visa from September 1, 2022, to visit Myanmar for up to 14 days if entering and leaving the country through the airports in Yangon and Mandalay. Please apply for the necessary e-Visa if you plan to stay in Myanmar for longer than 14 days.
Brunei | 14 days |
Cambodia | 14 days |
Indonesia | 14 days |
Laos | 14 days |
Philippines | 14 days |
Thailand | 14 days |
Vietnam | 30 days |
Singapore | 30 days |
Travel-restricted Areas for Tourists
Regarding Foreigners and Tourist traveling in the Country, Restricted Areas are as follows:
Countries | Permitted downtown but required permission in remote areas | Areas needed permission |
Kachin State | Putao Township Machanbaw Township Mansi Township Momauk Township Waingmaw Township | Naungmoon Township Khaunglanphoo Township Sumprabum Township Phakant Township Tanaing Township Ingyanyan Township Chiphwe Township Hsotlaw Township |
Kayah State | Dimawso Township PhrusoTownship | Shardaw Township Parsaung Township Bawlakhe Township Meisi Township |
Kayin State | Kawkareik Township Kyondoe Town Hlaingbwe Township Paingkyon Town Shanywathit Town Thandaunggyi Township Leiktho Town Bawgali Town | Kyarinseikkyi Township Payarthonezu Town Kyaidon Town Pharpon Township Kamamaung Town |
Sagaing Division | Nanyun Township | |
Tanintharyi Division | Bokepyin Township Pyigyimandaing Town Karathuri Town Kyunsu Township | |
Bago Region | Shwegyin Township | |
Mon State | Bilin Township Thaton Town Ye Township | Kyaikemaraw Township Thanbyuzayat Township |
Shan State | Yatsauk Township Loilin Township Panglong Town Namhsam Township Kholan Town Kunhing Township Karli Town Lechar Township Linkhe Township Mone Township Lashio Township Theinni Township Tantyan Township Kunlon Township Mineye Township Kyaukme Township Hsipaw Township Naung Hkio Township Namtu Township Namhsam Township Momeik Township Mabane Township Minesat Township Mine Tung Township Makman Township | Kehsi Township Mongkai Township Mineshu Township Minepan Township Maukme Township Manton Township Laukine Township Kongyan Township Minelar (Special region – 4) Naphang (Special region – 2) Panwine (Special region – 2) Pansan (Special region – 2) Minemaw (Special region – 2) |
Things to Know Before You Go to Myanmar
Here is the ultimate packing list when you travel to Myanmar:
- Passport and Visa: The foundation of traveling to foreign countries is proper identification. These are important documents that should be always kept safe.
- Guide books: The internet in Myanmar is very fluctuating and mostly absent. It’s necessary to bring a guide books if your Internet access is unavailable.
- Hand sanitizer: You will have to spend a day climbing temples and touching the ground. You may not find water to clean up your hand, so do not forget to bring an anti-bacterial gel.
- Insect spray: The bugs are very abundant when you travel in Myanmar. The evening may turn even worse because of mosquitoes. Make sure you have deet before visiting Myanmar.
- Basic first-aid kit: A mini first-aid kit is useful for all trips. Make sure your kit contains containing enough basic medical equipment such as painkillers, allergy medication, moleskin, and adhesive bandages.
- Torchlight: A torch is an essential thing for your luggage. There are many dark stairways in temples and pagodas at sunrise and sunset, make certain that you carry a torch everywhere.
6 packing essentials for traveling to Myanmar
This is the information about Myanmar reopening that BestPrice Travel gives you. Foreign people now can enter Myanmar easier to travel and enjoy. Myanmar is still an unspoiled natural and cultural wonder that offers one of the best authentic experiences for visitors. Let’s see the Top 10 Myanmar Tour Packages at bestpricetravel.com for starting a new expedition!
Camellia Mie
(Image Source: Internet)
Questions & Answers (1)
Hello, My wife and I are planning a trip to Myanmar. We are not vaccinated. We will be arriving January 11th leaving February 7th. I understand we will need to provide a negative covid test within 72 hours of departure. Will we need to quarantine upon arrival or will we be free to begin travels once we arrive? Please advise as this will affect our trip. Thank you, David Mecham
@David Mecham:
Hi! As far as we know, at present, for people who have not been vaccinated for covid-19, they must have Covid 19 negative result by PCR test within 48 hours before on board. However, you should contact directly the Myanmar Embassy in your country to have more information for immigration rules and procedures in 2023 and update if there's anything change in next year.