Originally Posted by
Potreroflyr
Thanks for the clarification. I emailed magadotravel.com and they confirmed they still do pre-approved visas ($70 ai/pick-up at airport). I think I read they had some problems in the past, so not sure if I'm going to go with them or try to secure one in Bangkok (which sounds like an all-day process--drop-off early and pick up afternoon) process, albeit cheaper.
Anyone had recent luck with magadotravel or another private (probably gov't connected somehow) travel company?
Edit: Also, does anyone have experience securing more than one (or several) single-entry tourist visas over several months. (Yes, I'm doing the ex-RGN "special" fare
). Will officials grant more than one without question? I'm going in June, then again in November. Others are going several times and are worried they might be denied visas. Thoughts?
Yes the process in Bangkok is go early in the morning and watch out there can be long queues. Then I think it is ready to pick up after 3.30 in the afternoon. You do also need to be careful as it will be closed for all public holidays and there are a lot of them in this part of the world.
You can go back and get another tourist visa from the same embassy. Normally two or three will not cause any questions but after that they might start to ask questions. As work permits are very difficult to get for Myanmar a lot of people do work there on tourist visas so if they think you are working then they will deny you your visa. So the more evidence that you are really a tourist, hotel bookings etc will help.