The Myanmar government has introduced new
regulations to facilitate easier access for foreign tourists as another
step towards opening up the country to the world .
Started from October 1, tourists from six
countries (Australia, Germany, Italy, Russia, Spain and Switzerland) can
enter Myanmar on visa-on-arrival (VOA) at Yangon, Mandalay and Nay Pyi
Taw International Airports.
Pre-arrangement is not required for passport holders of these six countries, they can simply apply for a visa
at any of the three airports for a fee of US$50 each.
Visitors from Japan, South Korean, Hong Kong and Macau were granted visa-free entry last year.
Indian and mainland Chinese nationals were also granted visas-on-arrival
(VOA) into Myanmar in a move to draw more Asian visitors to the
country.
In the second quarter, Myanmar saw an increase in arrivals from countries granted visas free and visas-on-arrival treatment.
"We hope the new regulation will lead to more foreign travellers to
Myanmar, to discover the country's unique culture and most of all, the
hospitality of its people," said May Myat Mon Win, Chairperson of
Myanmar Tourism Marketing.
Myanmar Tourism Marketing has organised roadshows, trade shows and media
familiarisation trips for journalists, TV producers and digital
marketing influencers from around the world.
Visa-free and visa on arrival entry from these Western countries would further boost growth of the Myanmar tourism industry.
Source - The Nation
