DOS & DON'T Don't drink tap water. Accept or give things with your right hand. Don't touch any adult on the head . Don't step over any part of a person, as it is considered rude. At religious places, remove footwear and headwear . Treat Buddha images with respect. Tuck away your feet. Don't point it toward the pagoda or a monk. Show respect to monks, nuns, and novices (even if they are children).  Don't offer food to a monk, nun, or a novice after noon time.
WHAT TO BRING Carry some medicines for diarrhea. Insect repellent Sun block, sunglasses, hat, umbrella Personal medical kit Light, casual cotton wear because of hot weather A cardigan or light jerkin, when visiting northern Myanmar in the cold season An umbrella during the rainy season Sandals or slippers Quick drying clothes are recommended if you visit during the rainy season or water festival When you plan to bring some electronic devices, make sure that these work with our Domestic power A.C 220 - 250V 50Hz. The Power Line is 440V. Travellers checks are NOT normally accepted and are difficult to transact. Travellers are advised to bring US Dollars in cash
VISA A valid passport with Entry visa is required for all tourists & businessmen, applicable at Myanmar Embassies and Consulate General Offices abroad. A Tourist Visa allows a stay of 28 days, extendable for an additional 14 days. A Business Visa allows a stay of 28 days, extendible up to 12 months on a case by case basis
GETTING HERE Myanmar Airways International (MAI), Thai Airways International (TG), Silk Air, operate regular flights to Yangon By Overland Overland entry with a Border Pass is permitted at the following Border Check Points: Tachileik, Three Pagoda Pass, Myawaddy and Kawthaung on the Myanmar-Thai border and Lweje, Nam Kham, Muse, Kyukoke, Kwanlong, Mong Lar on the Myanmar-Yunnan (China) border along. BUT always worth to check before you come as situtation can change