Travel Information From Uzbekistan to Myanmar (Burma)

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Routine Vaccines

Make sure you are up-to-date on all routine vaccines before every trip. Some of these vaccines include

• Chickenpox (Varicella)
• Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis
• Flu (Influenza)
• Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR)
• Polio
• Shingles

COVID-19

All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines.

Hepatitis A

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers one year old or older going to Burma.
Infants 6 to 11 months old should also be vaccinated against Hepatitis A. The dose does not count toward the routine 2-dose series.
Travelers allergic to a vaccine component or who are younger than 6 months should receive a single dose of immune globulin, which provides effective protection for up to 2 months depending on dosage given.
Unvaccinated travelers who are over 40 years old, immunocompromised, or have chronic medical conditions planning to depart to a risk area in less than 2 weeks should get the initial dose of vaccine and at the same appointment receive immune globulin.

Hepatitis B

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers of all ages to Burma.

Japanese Encephalitis

Recommended for travelers who
Are moving to an area with Japanese encephalitis to live
Spend long periods of time, such as a month or more, in areas with Japanese encephalitis
Frequently travel to areas with Japanese encephalitis
Consider vaccination for travelers
Spending less than a month in areas with Japanese encephalitis but will be doing activities that increase risk of infection, such as visiting rural areas, hiking or camping, or staying in places without air conditioning, screens, or bed nets
Going to areas with Japanese encephalitis who are uncertain of their activities or how long they will be there
Not recommended for travelers planning short-term travel to urban areas or travel to areas with no clear Japanese encephalitis season.

Malaria

CDC recommends that travelers going to certain areas of Burma take prescription medicine to prevent malaria. Depending on the medicine you take, you will need to start taking this medicine multiple days before your trip, as well as during and after your trip. Talk to your doctor about which malaria medication you should take.

Infants 6 to 11 months old traveling internationally should get 1 dose of measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine before travel. This dose does not count as part of the routine childhood vaccination series.

Rabies

Rabid dogs are commonly found in Burma. If you are bitten or scratched by a dog or other mammal while in Burma, there may be limited or no rabies treatment available.
Consider rabies vaccination before your trip if your activities mean you will be around dogs or wildlife.
Travelers more likely to encounter rabid animals include
Campers, adventure travelers, or cave explorers (spelunkers)
Veterinarians, animal handlers, field biologists, or laboratory workers handling animal specimens
Visitors to rural areas
Since children are more likely to be bitten or scratched by a dog or other animals, consider rabies vaccination for children traveling to Burma.

Typhoid

Recommended for most travelers, especially those staying with friends or relatives or visiting smaller cities or rural areas.

Yellow Fever

Required if traveling from a country with risk of YF virus transmission and ≥1 year of age, including transit >12 hours in an airport located in a country with risk of YF virus transmission.

You will need 6 months validity remaining on your passport from the date of entry.

Local Phrases Language : Burmese

Local Phrases :

Greetings

Hello = haallo
Good morning = main g lar nannaathkainnpar
Good afternoon = main g lar naelaihkainn par
Goodbye = swarrtotmaal
Nice to meet you = saint ko twaeratar wamsarpartaa

Conversational

How are you? = naykaungglarr?
I am good thank you = ngar kaunggpartaal kyaayyjuupar
What’s your name? = saint narmai bhaallohkawlell?
My name is … = kyawantawaamaimhar …
Do you speak English? = aagliut lo pyawwtaat parlarr?
I don’t speak … = hcakarr mapyawwbhuu…
How do you say… in … = bhaallo pyawwmalell…
I don’t understand = narrmalaibhuu

Basics

Yes = hotekae
No = mashi
Please = kyaayyjuupyu
Thank you = kyaayyjuutainpartaal
You’re welcome = rapartaal
Excuse me (as a question) =
Excuse me (as sorry) =
Wait = hkan nay
Hurry up = myanmyan lote par
Go away = aawayyko htwatswarr par
Let’s go to = swarrraaaung
I want to go to … = ngar swarrhkyintaal …
A little bit = aanaeengaal
A lot = aamyarrkyee

Shopping & Eating Out

Restaurant = hcarrsoutsine
Do you have? … = saintmhar ... shilarr? …
Not too spicy = aaram m hcaut bhuu
It was delicious = hcarr lhoet kaunggpartaal
The bill, please = payyparmaal
How much? = bhaallout par lell?
Very expensive = aalwan hcyaayykyee
Can you reduce the price? = hcyaayy shot payynine malarr
Please can I have a beer? = kyaayyjuupyupyee bheyar soutlhoet ramalarr

Transportation & Directions

Taxi = takkahce
Car = karr
Bus = bhaatitkarr
Right = nyar hkyam.
Left = well
Straight = t ny t ny
Stop here = demhar raut

Places

Downtown = myahoettwin
Street = lam
Hotel = hotaal
Museum = pyatite
Mall = konetite
Market = hcyaayykwat
Hospital = sayyrone
Doctor = sararwaan
Police = rell
Post office = hcartite
Bank = bhan

Time & Dates

What time is it? = bhaal nhaitnarre shipye lell?
Today = denae
Tomorrow = manaathpyan
The day after tomorrow = sabhaathkar
Yesterday = manaek
When? = bhaaltotlell?

Emergencies

Where is the toilet? = aainsar bhaalmharlell?
Help me, please = kyaayyjuupyu . kuunyepar
Call an ambulance = luunar tain karr hkaw par
I don’t feel good = ngar naylhoet makaunggbhuu

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Naypyidaw

Naypyitaw is the modern capital of Myanmar (Burma), north of former capital, Yangon. Traditional tiered roofs crown the buildings of its Parliament (Hluttaw) complex. Exhibits at the National Museum include Burmese art and ancient artifacts. The golden stupa of Uppatasanti Pagoda has an interior carved with stories from Buddhist literature. In a nearby enclosure are white elephants, once prized by Burmese royalty.

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Theft

Even petty crime, like pickpocketing and purse snatching is rare, likely due to the country's strict penalties it imposes on criminals. Police presence is prevalent, with many stations boasting large signs in English that read, "May I help you?"

Yangon is an area that sees a bit more street crime than other regions, and some believe that the economic situation and the rise in inequality are contributing to an increased rate of theft related incidents, though there is no hard evidence to support this.

Standard safety measures should be exercised, such as keeping valuables concealed and a firm grip on bags, just in case. There have also been a few reports of vehicles being held up at night by bandits, in the areas of Tanintharyi and Taungoo.There is no indication, however, that foreigners were targeted in these crimes.

The Myanmar-Thai border can be a hazardous location due to army presence and drug activity, but police don't allow foreigners to go to areas where there is even a small risk of violence. Burmese people know that tourism as a very important part of the economy, so they are doing everything they can to make sure tourists are safe.

Touts and pests

While not necessarily dangerous, touts approach tourists and "recommend" a particular hotel. When you tell them you're already staying somewhere else, don't be surprised if they try to dissuade you, and say the place you've chosen is "no good" or that "foreigners can't stay there".

Touts make their money by collecting commissions from the hotels they direct visitors to. If you know where you want to go, politely but firmly tell them, and they'll back down and let you carry on your way.

Compared to other parts of Southeast Asia, this really is a minor problem in Myanmar – you may not ever come across a tout in your travels here.

Scams

If you have the opportunity to travel widely in Myanmar, it's likely that you will feel a big difference between the ‘big four’ (Yangon, Mandalay, Bagan and Inle lake) and other remote areas.

When traveling through Yangon, Mandalay, Bagan or Inle Lake, vendors will likely increase their prices, trying to scam tourists into spending more for what they buy. While in remote areas, the prices will be incredibly fair, and the locals will be transparent about prices and recommendations.

Bagan is the worst of these places, by far the most touristic area in Myanmar, where you might find a few rude and pushy locals trying to guilt-trip you about their poverty, just to get a few extra-dollars.

Although this will make you feel uncomfortable while you're there, there is no threat to your safety. Simply walk away without playing their game.

Just Don't let these scammers change your view on the lovely people of Myanmar.

International Driving Permit 1968 is required

• The most common religion in Myanmar is Buddhism.
• Don't forget to bow when greeting someone or passing a monk or elderly person.
• Don't enter someone's house, restaurant or religious building without removing your shoes and socks.
• Don't lose the temper and cause "loss of face". The concept of "saving face" is extremely important in East Asian social relationships.
• Don't touch anyone’s head - spiritually the head is considered as the highest part of the body.
• Don't provide your passport as collateral when hiring vehicles - better use cash as deposit.
• Don't take photographs or videos of police, demonstrations, military installations or military personnel.
• Don't use the taxi before negotiation and agreeing on the price.
• Don't expect locals to be direct communicators with strangers.
• Don't be too affectionate in public - kissing, cuddling and similar behaviour are frowned upon if in public, especially amongst older locals.
• Don't pull the motorbike in the middle of the road when trying to turn right as you might be hit from behind or from the front by others. Most of the traffic accidents are caused by this as it's common vehicles are overtaking within each of the sides in parallel and stopping in the middle can cause you big troubles.
• Don't show disrespect to Buddha or its images - large or small, ruined or not, it's regarded as a sacred object.
• Don't forget the rainy season takes place between June and September.
• Don't forget consensual same-sex sexual activity is illegal.
• Don't try to outrun the rainstorm on your moped and Don't touch a monk and treat monks with the highest respect. Buddhist monks are forbidden to touch or be touched by a woman, or to accept anything from the hand of woman.

Do I need travel insurance to travel to Myanmar?

Travel insurance is very important when traveling overseas. We strongly recommend that you take out cover to travel to Myanmar (Burma). You can usually take out single trip or annual multi-trip cover to give you peace of mind should anything happen.

It can be a better and cheaper option to take annual multi-trip cover as it usually covers any number of trips taken in one year with a maximum of up to around 60 days away per trip.

We work with the top names in the industry and have already pre-selected the easiest, cheapest and best quality travel insurance on the market to save you time and money trying to find the best cover.

Travel insurance typically covers the following; however, you can tailor a policy to suit your needs depending on where you are traveling to, your activities and how long you are away.

• Medical Expenses
  Medical treatment can be extremely costly and add up very quickly, and include Overnight stays in hospital, minor or major surgery, accident and emergency treatment, drugs, COVID-19 treatment, journey home if you cannot use the original ticket, dental treatment, and many more unexpected expenses.
• Baggage and personal belongings
  If your baggage is lost, stolen, damaged or delayed it is extremely frustrating. If you must buy new clothes, toiletry products or personal belongings it can be very expensive and time consuming.
• Cancellation
  Sometimes due to unforeseen circumstances you may need to cancel your trip. This could be due to several reasons such as illness, injury, a bereavement or many other scenarios. Usually airlines, tour operators and hotels have large cancellation fees, so buying travel insurance that covers this is recommended.

Health Care

Healthcare of Myanmar is ranked 127th in the world. Myanmar falls into the "very bad" category when evaluating the right to reproductive health .

Health Risk

Caused by bacteria of the genus Leptospira.

Caused by wading, swimming, bathing, or washing in contaminated water body.

Occurs from insect bites, including mosquitoes.

Caused by Mosquito bite.

Occurs from mosquito bite.

Occurs from being around, touching, or working with infected poultry.

Less commonly, being around someone sick with hantavirus.

Caused from an infected and contagious person coughing, speaking, or singing.