Myanmar visa requirements for Egyptians

Travel and visa requirements

Burmese Visa is not required for Egyptians

Stay Duration: 28 days

Entry Requirements

  • Citizens of Egypt with the intention to travel to Myanmar can apply for an electronic visa.
  • Passports of citizens have to be valid six months at the time of arrival.
  • Children aged more than 7 years old should be mentioned in the parent's passport.
  • Passport of the citizens of Egypt must have at least one blank page available for entry stamps.
  • A Yellow Fever certificate of vaccination may be required from visitors arriving from Egypt.
  • Pet animals brought by travellers must be accompanied by a health certificate.
  • There is an airport tax of USD 10 imposed on all travellers who are leaving Myanmar.
  • Amounts in excess of the 10,000 US dollars equivalent must be declared upon entry and exit.
  • The estimated flight time from Cairo, Egypt to Myanmar is 8 hours, 32 minutes.
  • Myanmar (Burma) uses Myanmar Time zone (GMT+6:30) hence, Myanmar is 4 hours and 30 minutes ahead of Egypt.
  • The Republic of the Union of Myanmar is also known as Burma.
  • Myanmar produces precious stones such as rubies, sapphires, pearls and jade.
  • Myanmar is also the world's second-largest producer of opium accounting for 25% of entire world production and is a major source of illegal drugs including amphetamines.
  • The most popular tourist destinations in Myanmar include big cities such as Yangon and Mandalay, religious sites in Mon State, Pindaya, Bago and Hpa-An nature trails in Inle Lake KengTung, Putao, Pyin Oo Pwin ancient cities such as Bagan and Mrauk-U as well as beaches in Nabule, Ngapali, Ngwe-Saung, Mergui.
  • Tourists also love to visit the Kayan tribe of Myanmar where women wear elongated neck rings as part of their cultural attire.
  • The official language of Myanmar is Burmese.
  • A large majority of the population practices Buddhism with a minority of Christians, Muslims, Hindus and Jews.
  • Burmese cuisine is characterised by extensive use of fish products such as fish sauce, ngapi (fermented seafood) and dried prawn.
  • Football is a popular sport and it is played all over the country even in villages.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it safe to go to Myanmar?

Travel to almost all parts of Myanmar is safe but visitors are advised to apply extreme caution while in Yangon, Bagan, Mandalay and Inle Lake.

Why did Burma change to Myanmar?

The decision to change the English name from "Burma" to "Myanmar" in 1989 was to adopt a new name for the country in the English-speaking world.

Was Myanmar a part of India?

Yes, On 1 January 1886, the British annexed all of Upper Burma as a colony and to make the whole country a province of British India.

How wealthy is Myanmar?

Myanmar is the seventh-wealthiest Southeast Asian Nation by GDP (world rank: 68). The top 10 Southeast Asian Nations by GDP are Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos and Brunei.

What are people from Myanmar called?

The ethnic group after which Burma is named is the Burmans or Bamars. Burmese is both a noun (singular and plural) and adjective. It refers to the language and culture of these people and the citizens of Myanmar. The citizens of Myanmar are called Myanmars, Myanmaris or Myanmarese by some.