Myanmar visa requirements for Ghanaians
Travel and visa requirements
Burmese Visa is not required for Ghanaians
Stay Duration: 28 days
Entry Requirements
- Ghanaians visiting Myanmar must first apply for an E-visa.
- This online pre-visa can be granted by the Myanmar consulate in the applicant's home country.
- This e-visa is valid for a maximum total stay of 28 days from the date of issue.
- Your passport must be valid for six months with one blank page for entry stamp.
- Amounts in excess of USD 10,000 must be declared upon entry and exit from Myanmar.
- Your visa must be used within three months of receiving your E-visa.
- You cannot work on a tourist visa.
- It takes three business days to process your E-visa.
- A Myanmar visa allows you to enter the country via one of the three international airports (Yangon, Mandalay or Nay Pyi Taw) or by one of the three Thailand-Myanmar land border crossings (Tachileik, Myawaddy, Kawthaung).
- You must have a valid passport, two passport photographs, and a copy of your flight itinerary before entry into Myanmar.
- Ghanaians visiting Myanmar with pets must obtain a certificate of vaccination and must also obtain an import license from the embassy or high commission.
- Ghanaians visiting Myanmar must check for hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, yellow fever, rabies, meningitis, polio, measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis), chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia, and influenza vaccines.
- Direct flights are available from the Kotoka International Airport Accra, Ghana to Yangon. The estimated flight time is from 14 - 15 hours.
- Although Myanmar is religiously diverse, the most widely practiced religion in Myanmar is Theravada Buddhism.
- Because the time zone used in Myanmar is the Myanmar Time (GMT+6:30), Myanmar is 6 hours and 30 minutes ahead of Ghana.
- Getting around in Myanmar is possible through various public means of transportation including buses, taxis, domestic flights, car rentals, boats, trains.
- In Myanmar the power plugs and sockets are of type C, D, F, and G. The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
- Myanmar s Climate can be described as a tropical monsoon climate. It is characterized by strong monsoon influences, has a considerable amount of sun, a high rate of rainfall, and high humidity that makes it sometimes feel quite uncomfortable. The annual average temperature ranges from 22°C to 27°C year-round.
- The drier winter months of October to March is usually the best time to visit Myanmar as it is a good time to explore and participate in tourism-related activities.
- Burmese is the most widely spoken language in Myanmar.
- Visitors might want to pick up some basic Burmese phrases to help them navigate communications in rural spaces.
- Visitors are advised to be careful when carrying out monetary transactions in Myanmar, from currency changes to relatively expensive purchases.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you extend your eVisa??
No, you can not extend your eVisa to Myanmar. But you can apply for your tourist visa in advance for £14.
Can you bring along pets to Myanmar??
Ghanaians visiting Myanmar with pets must first obtain a certificate of vaccination. They must also obtain an import license from the embassy or high commission before traveling.
What is the validity of your visa??
Though valid for 90 days, Myanmar tourist e-Visa holders are allowed to stay in Myanmar for a maximum period of 28 days in a single entry. Travelers must have passports with at least 6 months of validity from the planned date of entry.
What is the processing fee for the e-Visa?
The processing fee for the Myanmar tourist e-visa is £50 while the business e-visa costs £70. For e-visa applications, you should go to the official Ministry of Immigration e-visa website.
What is the official currency used in Myanmar?
The official currency of Myanmar, also known as Burma, is the Burmese kyat. The currency uses the sign K, code MMK, and is subdivided into 100 pyas.