Asia and Oceania

Visa requirements 

You need a tourist visa (valid for four weeks) or business visas (valid for ten weeks) before travelling to Burma. We are aware that British nationals have encountered delays in obtaining tourist visas, particularly when applying at the Burmese Embassy in Bangkok. Any queries on entry requirements should be directed to the nearest Burmese Embassy not to the British Embassy in Rangoon.

Passport validity

You should ensure that your passport has sufficient validity (over six months) before travelling.

Travelling with children

Single parents or other adults travelling alone with children should be aware that some countries require documentary evidence of parental responsibility before allowing lone parents to enter the country or, in some cases, before permitting the children to leave the country. They may want to see birth certificates, a letter of consent from the other parent or some evidence as to your responsibility for the child. As far as we are aware the Burmese immigration authorities do not normally ask to see such evidence, but if you have concerns please check with the nearest Burmese Embassy.