Myanmar
Myanmar’s ancient temples and riverside cities are set against a backdrop of highlands and vibrant local traditions.
Overview
Burmese language and culture shape daily life from Yangon’s colonial streets to Mandalay’s royal past and Naypyidaw’s modern layout. The Irrawaddy River weaves through a patchwork of lowland fields and upland villages, but relocation planning here is highly dependent on current, reliable sources.
At a glance
Language
- Burmese(Official)
Population53,370,609
CurrencyMyanmar Kyat (MMK)
1 MMK = 0.0004767 USD
1 USD = 2097.74 MMK
Popular places
Myanmar
Entry requirements
Visa and residency reference data is available for Business Visitor, Business Visitor, Student, and 4 more.
Business Visitor
- Business Visa / Visa on Arrival
Business visa route available in the visa-on-arrival table for eligible nationalities. The source lists a 70-day stay and USD 50 fee, requires sponsor/business details, and restricts work outside the professions stated in the visa application.
- 70 days, renewable
- No work rights
- Business e-Visa
Online business eVisa route. The national portal lists a USD 70 fee and requires the inviting company registration/certificate and an invitation letter; its FAQ says the inviting registered company must have at least six months of registration validity.
- No work rights
Student
- Education Visa
Education visa route listed in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs visa table. Single-entry education visas list a 90-day stay and USD 50 fee; multiple-entry education visas list one-year validity, a USD 160 fee, multiple entry and stay, and no need to exit after each 90-day stay.
Languages
- Burmese(Official)
Sources
- Country language reference
Safety
3 source-backed travel advisories are available for Myanmar.
Canada
Avoid all travel
Advisory effective · Verified
Avoid all travel to Myanmar due to the risk of:politically-motivated violenceterrorist attackskidnappingarbitrary arrest and detentioncivil unrest during the ongoing armed conflictIf you're in Myanmar:leave now if you can do so safelyshelter in a safe place if you're in an area with ongoing conflictbe aware that the Government of Canada's ability to provide consular assistance and other support in this country is extremely limitedkeep in mind that you are responsible for your own safety and that of your familyCanadians in need of consular assistance should contact the Emergency Watch and Response Centre.We strongly recommend that Canadians sign up with the Registration of Canadians Abroad service to receive important information.
United Kingdom
FCDO advises against all travel; FCDO advises against all but essential travel
Advisory effective · Verified
Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).
FCDO advises against all travel to:
- Chin State
- Kachin State
- Kayah State
- Kayin Sate
- Mon State
- Rakhine State
- Sagaing and Magway regions
- Tanintharyi Region, excluding Myeik township, and the archipelago and townships south of Tanintharyi township
- Shan State North
- North Mandalay Region
- the townships north of Mandalay City and Pyin Oo Lwin
- East of the Yangon-Mandalay Expressway in Bago region
FCDO advises against all but essential travel to:
- Shan State South and East
- Mandalay Region
- Tanintharyi Region south of Tanintharyi township
- the rest of Bago region
- the townships of Kyangin, Myanaung, Ingapu, Lemyethna, Yegyi, Thabaung and Pathein in Ayeyarwady
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