Burmese Visa is not required for Egyptians
Stay Duration: 28 days
Entry Requirements
- Citizens of Egypt with the intention to travel to Myanmar can apply for an electronic visa.
- Passports of citizens have to be valid six months at the time of arrival.
- Children aged more than 7 years old should be mentioned in the parent’s passport.
- Passport of the citizens of Egypt must have at least one blank page available for entry stamps.
- A Yellow Fever certificate of vaccination may be required from visitors arriving from Egypt.
- Pet animals brought by travellers must be accompanied by a health certificate.
- There is an airport tax of USD 10 imposed on all travellers who are leaving Myanmar.
- Amounts in excess of the 10,000 US dollars equivalent must be declared upon entry and exit.
- The estimated flight time from Cairo, Egypt to Myanmar is 8 hours, 32 minutes.
- Myanmar (Burma) uses Myanmar Time zone (GMT+6:30) hence, Myanmar is 4 hours and 30 minutes ahead of Egypt.
- The Republic of the Union of Myanmar is also known as Burma.
- Myanmar produces precious stones such as rubies, sapphires, pearls and jade.
- Myanmar is also the world’s second-largest producer of opium accounting for 25% of entire world production and is a major source of illegal drugs including amphetamines.
- The most popular tourist destinations in Myanmar include big cities such as Yangon and Mandalay, religious sites in Mon State, Pindaya, Bago and Hpa-An nature trails in Inle Lake KengTung, Putao, Pyin Oo Pwin ancient cities such as Bagan and Mrauk-U as well as beaches in Nabule, Ngapali, Ngwe-Saung, Mergui.
- Tourists also love to visit the Kayan tribe of Myanmar where women wear elongated neck rings as part of their cultural attire.
- The official language of Myanmar is Burmese.
- A large majority of the population practices Buddhism with a minority of Christians, Muslims, Hindus and Jews.
- Burmese cuisine is characterised by extensive use of fish products such as fish sauce, ngapi (fermented seafood) and dried prawn.
- Football is a popular sport and it is played all over the country even in villages.