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All travelers entering Myanmar require a passport and a tourist visa, which is valid for 28 days. Travelers must hold confirmed return or onward tickets. Travelers should also note there is a compulsory currency exchange minimum of US$200 on arrival. Entry into and exit from Myanmar is by sea or air only.
Americans: US nationals require a passport and a visa to enter Myanmar.
UK nationals: UK nationals require a passport and a visa to enter Myanmar.
Canadians: Canadian nationals require a passport and a visa to enter Myanmar.
Australians: Australian nationals
require a passport and a visa to enter Myanmar.
South Africans: South African nationals require a passport and a visa to enter Myanmar.
Irish nationals: Irish nationals require a passport and a visa to enter Myanmar.
New Zealanders: New Zealand nationals require a passport and a visa to enter Myanmar.
Health
It is recommended that all travelers receive vaccinations against cholera, malaria, typhoid and hepatitis A. A one-time booster is recommended for adult travelers who completed the childhood series but never had a polio vaccine as an adult. There is also a risk of Japanese encephalitis so travelers who plan on visiting Myanmar for a long period of time and who might visit the rural areas should receive a vaccine. Dengue fever is endemic. There is a high risk of rabies for travelers visiting rural areas where they may have direct contact with animals. A few cases of Avian Influenza (bird flu) have been reported, and although there is little risk for travelers, contact with live poultry should be avoided. Comprehensive medical insurance is recommended.
Safety
Travelers need to exercise caution when traveling to border areas in and around Myanmar due to heavy military activity, particularly along the borders with Thailand. There are only a handful of legal crossing points. Myanmar does however boast one of the lowest crime rates in the world, making it a safe travel destination. Anti-government demonstrations that started on the 15 August 2007 were led by thousands of monks in cities across the country until a renewed government crackdown on 26 September 2007; there have been violent clashes between protesters and the police and the situation is still tense. The protests reflect the citizens' long pent-up opposition to the repressive military regime. Visitors are advised to avoid all gatherings and not to take any photographs of the police, military or demonstrations.
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