Visa-Free Travel

Travelling to Myanmar soon? The visa process just got easier if you have a Hong Kong passport, but it’s also more expensive

October 1, 2018 by Thiha

The Myanmar government has resumed its visa-on-arrival service for Hong Kong passport holders, which was cancelled five years ago. Hongkongers going to visit the southeast Asian country can apply for a tourist visa upon arrival at its three international airports. The new arrangement will take effect on Monday, and Hong Kong passport holders may apply […]

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Myanmar opens visa-on-arrival door

August 3, 2018 by Thiha

YANGON, 31 July 2018: Myanmar confirmed late last week it would ease visa procedures for three nationalities 1 October. Tourism officials quoted government sources saying tourists from Japan, South Korea and China would be granted a visa-on-arrival for up to 28 days. Details were sketchy with none of the official websites for the Hotels and […]

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Myanmar airline arrivals up

February 6, 2018 by Thiha

CHIANG MAI, 25 January 2018: Myanmar recorded 1.3 million tourist arrivals at its main aviation gateway Yangon International Airport, the country’s Myanmar Tourism Marketing reported at the ASEAN Tourism Forum. The annual ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF), opened at an elaborate gala dinner at Chiang Mai’s Royal Park, Rajapruek on Wednesday evening, 24 January. MTM reported […]

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India begins processing free visas for Myanmar pilgrims to Bodh Gaya

October 10, 2017 by Thiha

Myanmar residents travelling to India could officially apply for visa-free travel at the embassy of India in Yangon starting on September 25, Bodh Gaya pilgrimage travel operators said. The move comes after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the granting of free visas to all Myanmar citizens when he visited Myanmar on September 6. Two […]

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Thai trips expected to rise as visa-free deal comes into effect

August 14, 2015 by Thiha

Visa-free travel to Thailand comes into effect today, sparking a likely spike in visitor numbers, travel agents say. Following an agreement reached last month, Myanmar passport holders can now pop over to Bangkok or Phuket for a two-week trip without queuing for a visa at the Thai embassy in Yangon or showing evidence of funding. […]

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Two Philippine airlines granted seats to Yangon

October 1, 2014 by thiha

Direct flights from the Philippines to Myanmar will begin soon, following the former’s Civil Aviation Board recent granting of seat entitlements to AirAsia Zest and Cebu Pacific on the Manila-Yangon route. In May, the two countries reached an air service agreement allowing airlines to fly between the two destinations. Currently, Philippine nationals enjoy 14 days […]

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Myanmar promotes alternative destinations to ease strain

June 12, 2014 by thiha

MYANMAR is ramping up efforts to develop new destinations within the country as well as promote travel during rainy season in a bid to make its tourism industry more sustainable. While the plans fall short of offering incentives to hoteliers and travel companies to develop destinations outside of key hubs – namely Yangon, Mandalay, Inle […]