Svalbard and Jan Mayen visa requirements for Burmeses

Travel and visa requirements

Norwegian Visa is not required for Burmeses

Stay Duration: 90 days

Entry Requirements

  • Svalbard is a country between mainland Norway and the North Pole of the European continent. The capital of Svalbard is Longyearbyen.
  • Myanmar citizens have free access to visit Svalbard as a tourist without the need for a visa and are eligible to stay up to 90 days.
  • Required document to visit Svalbard is a valid passport and an onward ticket.
  • Svalbard is known to be one of the most important suppliers of fine fur and skins like Reindeer, Fox, Polar Bear, and Seal.
  • The official language spoken in Svalbard is Norwegian and Russian.
  • The major religion practiced in Svalbard is Christianity.
  • The currency spent in Svalbard is the Norwegian Krone (NOK)
  • There are no restrictions of currency on both local and foreign currency upon entry and exit.
  • The power plugs and sockets in Svalbard are of type F. The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
  • The climate in Svalbard is a tundra climate with very low temperatures even during the warmest month of the year. The average annual temperature is -5.9 °C.
  • Svalbard observes two time zones, Central European Time and Central European Summer Time. Svalbard is one hour ahead of GMT.
  • Some tourist centers in Svalbard include Park Ice, Ny Alesund, Nordauslandet, Seven Islands, and Alkefjellet.
  • The required vaccines before visiting Svalbard are hepatitis A, hepatitis B, rabies, meningitis, polio, chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia and influenza.
  • The time difference between Myanmar and Svalbard is 5 hours 30 minutes. Myanmar is ahead of Svalbard.
  • The operating airlines in Svalbard include SAS, Norwegian, KLM.
  • The total flight duration from Myanmar to Svalbard is 9 hours while distance is 7209 Km.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Svalbard?

The best time to visit Svalbard is during the summer, between May and September. This is when the ice melts enough for ships to be able to navigate the still icy waters and explore all the wildlife there is to offer.

Is Svalbard safe to visit?

Svalbard is an extremely safe country where crime is almost unheard of.

What kind of credit card is acceptable in Svalbard?

Major credit and debit cards, such as Visa/Mastercard/American Express are accepted by hotels but supermarkets and shops preferred to be paid with cash.

What is the cost of living in Svalbard?

The cost of living in Svalbard is almost the same as in the rest of Norway. Stipulated costs for accommodation and food is approximately NOK 10 000 per month.