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Myanmar travel advice
Explore our complete guide to Myanmar with the latest travel advice for travellers and holidaymakers including official updates and local travel tips for Myanmar.
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Myanmar travel guide - essential info
Below is a beginner's guide to Myanmar with essential travel facts such as dominant language spoken, typical flight time from the UK and the local currency. You can also check whether visas are required and what plug adapter you need to pack.
Myanmar - quick facts | |
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Time difference | UK +6.5 hours |
Language(s) | Burmese, English |
Currency | Burmese Kyat |
Electricity | A + C + D + G + I plug (230V) |
Driving side | Right |
Visa✝ | Yes |
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Myanmar tourist information
✝ = requirements for UK travellers.
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Myanmar weather
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The Myanmar weather guide shows long term monthly averages for Yangon.
Myanmar travel advice
Check the latest travel advice on visiting Myanmar from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.
- UK traveller advice for Myanmar - UK FCDO
- Irish traveller advice for Myanmar - Department of Foreign Affairs, Ireland
- Canadian travel advice for Myanmar - Government of Canada
- US travel advisories for Myanmar - US Department of State
- Safe travel advisories for Myanmar - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, New Zealand
- Smarter traveller advice for Myanmar - Department of Foreign Affairs, Australia
Learn more about the current safety and security risks from terrorism, natural disasters and more. Read about the local laws and customs to consider when travelling around Myanmar.
Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
FCDO travel advice
Myanmar travel health
Find out more about staying safe when travelling to Myanmar with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.
- Vaccines & medicines for Myanmar - CDC
- Health & vaccinations for Myanmar - TravelHealthPro, NaTHNac
- How to stay safe & healthy in Myanmar - Fit for Travel, Public Health Scotland
Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in Myanmar, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.
Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Myanmar covid live updates
Check the latest live updates on Covid-19 in Myanmar with the vaccination requirements, current available statistics and up-to-date travel advice from government agencies.
- Coronavirus timeline in Myanmar - Our World in Data
Myanmar travel features
Do you want to learn more about Myanmar? Read our latest features covering travel tips and insider destination guides on where to go and what to do in Myanmar.
Myanmar FAQs
Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to Myanmar including the current entry restrictions, covid rules, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.
Are there entry restrictions to Myanmar due to Covid-19?
Myanmar is open for tourism from the UK.
Negative PCR test results or proof of full Covid-19 vaccination required for arrivals from the UK.
Do I need to quarantine in the UK if I travel from Myanmar?
You do not need to quarantine on arrival in the UK from Myanmar. The UK no longer requires a passenger locator form, Covid-19 test or proof of vaccination.
What is the time difference between Myanmar and the UK?
The time difference between Myanmar and the UK is UK time+6.5 hours.
What is the main language spoken in Myanmar?
The main languages spoken in Myanmar are Burmese and English.
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What is the currency in Myanmar?
The currency in Myanmar is the Burmese Kyat (MMK).
Which plugs are used in Myanmar?
Myanmar uses electrical plug type A + C + D + G + I (230 Volts).
Which side of the road do they drive on in Myanmar?
They drive on the right side of the road in Myanmar.
Find out more about driving in Myanmar with International Drivers Association*.
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Do you need a visa for Myanmar?
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