Myanmar duty-free allowance

What arriving travelers can bring into Myanmar without paying duty — from official customs guidance.

Alcohol

2 L

any alcoholic beverages

Full rule

2 litres of alcoholic beverages

Tobacco

400 cigarettes

or 100 cigars / 250 g (IATA)

Full rule

400 cigarettes (IATA-derived sources add the alternatives: or 100 cigars or 250 g tobacco); plus 150 ml perfume

Goods & gifts

None published

personal effects exempt

Full rule

No general goods/gift value limit published - foreign travelers' personal belongings are exempt from duty and tax; dual green/red channel system on arrival

Cash · declare from

USD 10,000+

FED form · citizens declare all

Full rule

Foreigners must declare over USD 10,000 (or equivalent) on the Foreign Exchange Declaration (FED) form on entry AND exit; Myanmar nationals must declare ALL foreign currency regardless of amount

Depends on: nationality (foreigners declare from USD 10,000; Myanmar citizens declare everything)

Good to know

Numbers verified on the official Myanmar National Trade Portal (customs.gov.mm itself has no English traveler page). Post-2021 political situation: rules on paper may be enforced unevenly and FX controls change frequently - treat cash rules especially as volatile. Keep the stamped FED copy; it is checked on departure

From Myanmar's official customs guidance, checked 2026-08-01 ·verify at the source · Guidance, not law — allowances change and the customs officer has the final say. Verify before you fly.

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