kxl19

Looking for some help on understanding the international transit situation for RGN.

blueferrari

I'm not sure if AirAsia would allow the pax to board without Myanmar e-visa (as Malaysian need one unlike the rest of ASEAN nationals).

cliburn

I am flying back from RGN today.
I suspect blueferrari correct that AirAsia will want to see a visa upon check-in.
When I arrived at RGN's international terminal, I did see signs for transit.
I thought that was a bit odd, as RGN not a place one would normally transit.
But the door was shut and unmanned.

DeltaFlyingProf

I just addressed this question in another thread.
in short you don't have to cross the border but the inbound airline will likely not let you fly without any Visa.

fumitani

Sorry to pull up an old thread, but has anyone done this recently?

planning a KUL-RGN-BKK/DMK transit

KUL-RGN (on MH)
RGN-BKK on any other airline

does one need a visa UK passport?

plunet

On the very unlikely chance you could buy a through ticket I doubt whether there is a transit path at RGN, I don't recall any signage for transit or connections when ​​​I was there a few years ago, but others confirm upthread that something exists.

But assuming that a through ticket is going to be unlikely, then you have to assume that MH at KUL will look at where their ticket ends and verify that you have the necessary permission at RGN to enter Myanmar. Whether you have a separate ticket to go somewhere else like BKK later is none of their concern if it's a separate ticket.

If you are a standard UK passport holder then you will need a visa to enter Myanmar.

Also be aware that the UK Gov FCDO has got advice against all travel to parts of Myanmar (albeit Rangoon is ok) so whether any insurance you might have would be valid to/from Myanmar would need to be verified.

Ok, so I'll ask. Why would you want to fly KUL - RGN - BKK/DMK? I realise this is a frequent flyer forum and frequent flyers are not known for taking the most direct route between two places, but much as I enjoyed a trip to Myanmar last decade, RGN is probably on the list of more awkward places to connect between flights. Especially with the current political situation in Myanmar.

SilverChris

From Timatic (EF):
Still, from the OP's phrasing it doesn't sound like that's a through ticket from KUL to BKK/DMK, so expect MH to enforce the entry requirements for Myanmar.

fumitani

My friend has a UK passport and he will be MR'ing with me.

We are starting/ending in Bangkok. So we need to shuttle BKK-RGN-BKK at the start/end of the MR.

Will look into visa issues. I have a passport that allows free entry so no problem there. Just need to help my friend out.

Wanted to know if anyone has transited RGN lately.

fumitani

It will be separate tickets.

MH KUL-RGN
and another ticket
XX RGN-BKK/DMK

Thank you for the timatic information.

seavisionburma

There is no transit option at this time for RGN/VYYY so the tickets will be treated as two separate flights (KUL-RGN, then enter Myanmar, then check in again for RGN-BKK)
Thus, you will need a visa to enter Myanmar. (in theory a 'Transit Visa' does exist, through a Myanmar Embassy, but not in practise)

Malaysia Airlines will ask for your visa before allowing boarding and there are other requirements to board a flight to Myanmar (whether in to Yangon or Mandalay) still in effect.

All non-ASEAN passport holders MUST hold a visa before travel to Myanmar - no exceptions. A tourist e-visa is available online for UK passport holders through the official Myanmar gov e-visa site - evisa.moip.gov.mm

For the tourist evisa you will also need to have the following prepared BEFORE you apply online:

You will need the following before you apply:

1. Your passport validity must have at least (6) months.
2. You have to upload one COLOR PHOTO (4.6 cm X 3.8 cm) taking during last (3) months.
3. You have to upload your Passport Bio-Data Page.
4. A proof of return ticket from Myanmar must be attached to the application.
5. A proof of hotel booking must be attached to the application. Tourists must stay in registered hotels, motels, inns, guest house and resort during your stay in Myanmar.

I am a resident expat in Myanmar and have extensive experience in advising on travel & entry to the country. Happy to answer further queries, but in a nutshell you have the answer to your initial question

YVR Cockroach

As a FYI, I had a tourist visa for Burma/Myanmar a few years ago (part of the reason for visiting is that my maternal grandparents lived there in the distant past) and also had a BKK-RGN ticket and was planning to buy the RGN-BKK ticket when we knew when we'd exit. At BKK, either TG or Thai Smile staff (we flew back with the other) would not let us board w/o an outbound ticket.

seavisionburma

Just to add to my previous post - you will also need a valid, internationally recognized Travel Insurance policy covering Covid-19 medical treatment in Myanmar. It can be from any provider (previously it had to be only from the government incumbent "Myanma Insurance" department)
It will be required to show for check in, and on arrival.

The need to show proof of Covid vaccinations has been recently dropped (July 1st) by Ministry of Health in Myanmar.

The latest Myanmar entry requirements for all classes of Visa holders is attached below

fumitani

Thank you for the information. Looks like my friend would need to apply twice as we are planning to transit there twice. Once overnight and one with a quick 2-3 hour layover.

BKK-RGN(Ticket 1) overnight RGN-KUL(ticket 2)
KUL-RGN(ticket 2 return) transit RGN-BKK (ticket 3)

fumitani

Does an ASEAN passport holder need insurance also?

seavisionburma

Yes.