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Myanmar (Burma)

Golden pagodas and temple-strewn plains, in a wounded land

Capital
Naypyidaw
Currency
Burmese kyat (MMK)
Flight from Moscou
From Moscou (varies)
Time difference
UTC+6:30 (MMT)

Myanmar (Burma) is among the destinations a Russian passport reaches without a visa. Golden pagodas and temple-strewn plains, in a wounded land Here: visa, real budget, best seasons and what to do — departing from Russia.

In pictures

Formalities

The visa, step by step

Visa-free
Allowed stay
short stay
Cost
Free
Processing
Immediate on arrival

How to apply

No visa for a short tourist stay: show a valid passport and a return ticket on arrival.

Required documents

  • Passport valid 6 months
  • Return ticket
  • Yellow fever certificate

Good to know

  • •Visa-free tourist stay; confirm the exact allowed duration before departure.
How much it costs

A one-week budget

Backpacker
126 000 FCFA
/ week, excl. flight
Comfort
288 000 FCFA
/ week, excl. flight

Round-trip flight from Douala / Yaoundé

630 000 FCFA–1 080 000 FCFA

Flights from Moscou (Air France, Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Royal Air Maroc, Brussels Airlines…), depending on the destination.

Indicative round-trip price: it varies widely by season, layover and how early you book.

Where the money goes (backpacker estimate)

🏨7 800 FCFA
🍽️4 200 FCFA
🚕3 000 FCFA
🎟️5 400 FCFA
Hostel
3 600 FCFA–8 400 FCFA
Mid-range
10 800 FCFA–27 000 FCFA
Nice hotel
33 000 FCFA–78 000 FCFA
Tailored

Budget simulator

Comfort level
Estimated total budget
756 000 FCFA
Must-sees

What to do there

1

The temple plain of Bagan

More than 2,000 temples and pagodas scattered across the plain, magical at sunrise in the mist.

2

Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon

The country's most sacred golden stupa, glowing at dusk, the spiritual heart of Burma.

3

Inle Lake

Stilt villages, floating gardens and Intha fishermen who row with one leg.

4

Mandalay and its workshops

Former royal capital, gold-leaf craft, monasteries and the U Bein teak bridge.

5

The Golden Rock of Kyaiktiyo

A gold-covered boulder balanced on a cliff edge, a major Buddhist pilgrimage site.

6

Hot-air balloon sunrise over Bagan

Floating over the sea of temples at dawn remains an unforgettable experience (subject to availability and safety).

Itinerary

One week, day by day

  1. D1

    Arrival in Yangon, Shwedagon Pagoda

  2. D2

    Markets and colonial life in central Yangon

  3. D3

    Flight to Bagan, first temples

  4. D4

    Bagan: sunrise and a tour of the plain

  5. D5

    Drive to Inle Lake

  6. D6

    Inle Lake: lake villages and floating gardens

  7. D7

    Return to Yangon and departure

✓

Travel checklist

A printable list (or save as PDF) so you forget nothing.

Travel checklist — Myanmar (Birmanie)

Before you leave

What to pack

Visa sources: en.wikipedia.org

Indicative data (June 2026), reliability moyenne. Visa rules, prices and timelines change: always confirm with official sources before booking.

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