Myanmar (Birma): wat je moet weten voor vertrek
Het belangrijkste
- Australia and Canada advise against all travel; armed conflict, arbitrary detention and sudden travel restrictions remain serious risks.
- Banking is disrupted: do not rely on international cards or ATMs.
- A tourist visa does not give permission to visit restricted areas.
Inreis en visa
British visitors need a visa in advance and can apply for a tourist eVisa. A tourist eVisa permits 28 days and cannot be extended. Nationality eligibility and permitted entry ports must be checked on the official portal. Do not assume visa-on-arrival availability or that a visa makes travel safe.
Geldigheid paspoort: At least 6 months after arrival.
Aan de grens kan worden gevraagd naar
- Carry your approved visa and accommodation details.
Douane
- Declare foreign currency worth more than USD 10,000.
Gecontroleerd op 30 oktober 2026 · Bronnen: gov.uk ↗, evisa.moip.gov.mm ↗, smartraveller.gov.au ↗, kdmid.ru ↗
Geld
Vooral contant geld. Kaarten worden zelden geaccepteerd.
Apple Pay — geen gegevens · Google Pay — geen gegevens
Waar je geld wisselt
- Check availability at banks or official money changers.
Geldautomaten: Many ATMs reject international cards and withdrawals can be limited; do not rely on them.
- Carry clean, unmarked US dollar notes if travel is unavoidable; damaged notes may be refused.
- Confirm payment arrangements with accommodation in advance.
Gecontroleerd op 30 oktober 2026 · Bronnen: gov.uk ↗, tourism.gov.mm ↗
Regels en verboden
Verboden
- Insulting religion, including disrespectful Buddha images or tattoos, can be prosecuted.
- Illegal drug possession and trafficking carry severe prison penalties.
Wetten die reizigers onbewust overtreden
- Travel restrictions and checkpoints can change without notice.
- Defamation charges can arise from online reviews.
Gecontroleerd op 30 oktober 2026 · Bronnen: gov.uk ↗
Cultuur en kleding
Religie: Primarily Buddhist, with other religious communities.
Kleding: Cover shoulders and knees at religious sites; remove shoes and socks before entering pagodas or monasteries.
Etiquette
- Respect religious images and follow site instructions.
Gecontroleerd op 30 oktober 2026 · Bronnen: gov.uk ↗
Klimaat
Monsoon rains usually run May–October. Cyclone risk rises around April–May and October–November. Highlands are cooler than lowlands.
Per maand
- januari: Jan: drier season
- februari: Feb: drier season
- maart: Mar: hot; heat risk rises
- april: Apr: very hot; cyclone risk
- mei: May: monsoon onset; cyclone risk
- juni: Jun: monsoon rain
- juli: Jul: monsoon; flooding risk
- augustus: Aug: monsoon; flooding risk
- september: Sep: monsoon; flooding risk
- oktober: Oct: monsoon retreat; cyclone risk
- november: Nov: drier transition; cyclone risk
- december: Dec: drier season
Beste seizoen: Weather alone is not a reason to travel: review current conflict advisories first.
Gecontroleerd op 30 oktober 2026 · Bronnen: tourism.gov.mm ↗, travel.state.gov ↗
Wat mee te nemen
- Prescription medicines and a first-aid kit
- Cash arranged in advance if travel is unavoidable
- Copies of travel documents
Niet meenemen / invoer verboden
- Illegal drugs
- Disrespectful religious images
Praktisch
Stopcontacten: Mainly UK-style plugs; 230V. Confirm adapters with your hotel.
Water: Use sealed bottled or safely treated drinking water.
Verkeer: rechts rijden
Mobiel en eSIM: Local SIMs need registration; communications can be disrupted or monitored.
Gezondheid: Healthcare is under severe strain. Serious illness may require evacuation; cash payment is often required.
Verzekering: Confirm that cover remains valid under current government travel warnings.
Noodnummers: Police 199; ambulance 192; fire 191.
Gecontroleerd op 30 oktober 2026 · Bronnen: cs.mfa.gov.cn ↗, gov.uk ↗, travel.gc.ca ↗
Inreisregels veranderen. Controleer vóór de reis de website van de ambassade of immigratiedienst van het land.