Do I need a visa to enter Myanmar if I'm from the US?

George L

According to the consular information sheet on Myanmar at travel.state.gov you do. there's also a Public Announcement you should read on Myanmar before you go available at the same site. Here's what the information sheet says, but you should read the rest of it as well:

ENTRY AND EXIT REQUIREMENTS: The government of Burma strictly controls travel to, from, and within Burma . Since October 1, 2006, Burmese authorities have often prohibited entry or exit at most land border crossings, unless the traveler is part of a package tour group that has received prior permission from the Burmese authorities. A passport and visa are required for entry into Burma . Travelers are required to show their passports with a valid visa at all airports, train stations, and hotels. Security checkpoints are common outside of tourist areas.

Burmese authorities rarely issues visas to persons with occupations they deem â€œsensitive,â€ including journalists. Many journalists and writers traveling to Burma on tourist visas have been denied entry. Journalists and tourists mistaken for journalists have been harassed. Some journalists have had film and notes confiscated upon leaving the country.

Information about entry requirements as well as other information may be obtained from the Embassy of the Union of Myanmar, at http://www.embassy.org/embassies/mm.html 2300 S Street, NW, Washington, DC 20008, telephone 202-332-4350 or the Permanent Mission of Myanmar to the U.N. 10 East 77th St., New York, NY 10021, (212-535-1311) 212-744-1271, fax 212-744-1290.

Squeaky P

There are people in Thailand that can get you in for about a grand. You might have to pay off the police whilst in Burma as well. If you are asian then its a lot easier.

GoergesBenson

Yes, you will need one...
With all what is happening over there it will be quiet hard to get it, here is some info on the internet :

Passport and visa required.
Minors:
children over 7 years old mentioned in parent's passport must
hold separate visa
Deportation risk if arriving without visa.
Travel to/from Myanmar allowed only by air or by sea.
Compulsory currency exchange of minimum USD 200.- on arrival.
Re-exchange, less the equivalent of USD 300.- possible on
departure.
Certain areas are restricted. Contact "Myanmar Travels &
Tours , for address see:
Address: Hotel and Tourist Corporation, 77-91 Sule Pagoda
Rd., P.O. Box 559, Yangon, Myanmar. Telex 21330 HOTOCO
BM.
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You may also need to check any health information, you may need some vaccinations..

Good Luck

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