Question: I’m planning a trip to Burma in a couple of days, been reading alot that I must make sure the USD / Euros i am bringing over is in perfect condition. How true is it now for 2012? Answer: Hi there, unfortunately that’s very true. When in Myanmar, they will check your USD / [...]

Question: Hi there. I be backpacking around SE Asia & India for a few months. I’m wondering if it is possible to travel overland from Thailand or India into Myanmar? Answer: At this point in time, definitely NOT possible unless in very special cases. You will require a get a special permit, and probably have [...]

Question What is the average entrance fees to sights in Myanmar and can i pay in USD or it is a must to use the local currency Kyats? Answer PKTan: Most of the entrance fees to sights must be paid in USD. For Yangon : Shwedagon Pagoda USD 5, Botataung Pagoda USD 2, Sule USD [...]

Question Is it difficult to get a taxi from the airport to the hotels in Inle lake? My hotel is trying to charge me USD 68 one way from the airport! and how much time will it take from the airport? Please help! Answer PKTan: The boat transfer should cost around 8000-9000 Kyats (~10 USD) [...]

Question Only having very limited days in Burma, and wish to avoid the time spent on bus! Does anyone know how much flights from Yangon to Bagan return are? Answer PKTan: The prices varies a little, but for a return air ticket from Yangon to Bagan Air Bagan – 192 dollars Air KBZ – 178 [...]

Question Joanna: Greetings from UK! Currently I am planning a vacation to Myanmar, however I cam very oncern with the weather situation in Myanmar, especially after Cyclone Nargis a few yreas ago. I heard that Myanmar has its monsoon season during the middle of the year. When is the exact period of the monsoon season? [...]

Question Business Man Tan: How can I apply for a business visa for Myanmar ? Answer PKTan: You will need to have a letter of assignment from a compnay within Myanmar which you are working for, and use it to apply for a business visa at any Myanmar embassy or consulate office.

Question Tyler : Hey! What can i do if i want to stay more than 28 days permitted by the tourist visa. Can i extend the visa in Myanmar and how should i do it? Answer PKTan: Tyler, you are right about the max 28 days stay on a single entry tourist visa. To extend [...]

Question Carrie: Hey Tourism-Myanmar.com. I been wanting to go Myanmar for a long time, but it seems that the tourist visa application has always bee the problem for most people. I’m wondering what are the requirements to get a tourist visa and how to get it? Should I apply for a single or multiple entry [...]

Question Marcus: Hi. I’m having problems applying for a tourist VISA, as the embassy located in my country is really out of the way. I am wondering if I can get a tourist visa at the Yangon Airport on arrival in Myanmar? Answer PKTan: Hi Marcus. You will need to get a visa pre-approval letter [...]