Personal Effects Customs Clearance Myanmar
Holiday baggage and other time sensitive packages should not be sent on this route.
The volume of shipments sent to this destination across the last 12 weeks has not been sufficient to meet our minimum number of on time shipments required for holiday baggage approval.
To clear personal effects and household goods into Myanmar, the shipper will need to provide us with a copy of their passport, a copy of their airline ticket, a copy of their work permit and a letter of employment (letter for returning citizens must include the position and duration of employment).
If the shipper is a returning resident, in addition to the letter of employment mentioned above, they will also need to provide a copy of their Myanmar NRC Card and copy of the airport entry stamp page from their passport.
The shipper’s and receiver’s name must be the same and appear in exactly the same way as it is printed on the supplied passport copy. The shipper must also be present in Myanmar for customs clearance. We are advised that customs clearance for foreigners and returning citizens is approximately 1 week.
All goods imported duty free by a foreigner must be exported upon future departure from Myanmar and only one air shipment is permitted duty free per shipper.
Customers are currently limited to a maximum declared value of £280 / $400USD / 400€ /$500 AUD for shipments entering Myanmar in order to avoid delays with customs clearance and additional duty and taxes being applied. The declared value is for customs purposes only and does not affect the level of Send My Bag Complimentary Cover selected at the time of booking. Further information is available on our FAQ page.
General Personal Effects Customs Information
Personal effects are typically defined as used items which have been in the sender's possession for 6 months or more. If your shipment is checked by customs and is found to contain brand new or commercial items, you shipment may not be assessed as personal effects. Keep this in mind if you are sending Christmas gifts or other new items. Please check with customs so you are aware of potential customs duties, follow any advice given and attach all necessary documentation.
In order to demonstrate that your shipment consists of personal effects, you will be required to complete a brief non-generic packing list online, entries to be made in the format: "5 x Cotton Dresses, 2 x Jeans, 3 x Pair of Gloves", and so on, rather than as "10 x Used Clothing".
As customs processes and allowances vary by country, we advise all customers take 5 minutes to check how their personal circumstances and what they are sending will be assessed under the prevailing customs regulations of the destination.
More information is available on our customs information page.
Personal Effects Customs Clearance Myanmar
Holiday baggage and other time sensitive packages should not be sent on this route.
The volume of shipments sent to this destination across the last 12 weeks has not been sufficient to meet our minimum number of on time shipments required for holiday baggage approval.
To clear personal effects and household goods into Myanmar, the shipper will need to provide us with a copy of their passport, a copy of their airline ticket, a copy of their work permit and a letter of employment (letter for returning citizens must include the position and duration of employment).
If the shipper is a returning resident, in addition to the letter of employment mentioned above, they will also need to provide a copy of their Myanmar NRC Card and copy of the airport entry stamp page from their passport.
The shipper’s and receiver’s name must be the same and appear in exactly the same way as it is printed on the supplied passport copy. The shipper must also be present in Myanmar for customs clearance. We are advised that customs clearance for foreigners and returning citizens is approximately 1 week.
All goods imported duty free by a foreigner must be exported upon future departure from Myanmar and only one air shipment is permitted duty free per shipper.
Customers are currently limited to a maximum declared value of £280 / $400USD / 400€ /$500 AUD for shipments entering Myanmar in order to avoid delays with customs clearance and additional duty and taxes being applied. The declared value is for customs purposes only and does not affect the level of Send My Bag Complimentary Cover selected at the time of booking. Further information is available on our FAQ page.
General Personal Effects Customs Information
Personal effects are typically defined as used items which have been in the sender's possession for 6 months or more. If your shipment is checked by customs and is found to contain brand new or commercial items, you shipment may not be assessed as personal effects. Keep this in mind if you are sending Christmas gifts or other new items. Please check with customs so you are aware of potential customs duties, follow any advice given and attach all necessary documentation.
In order to demonstrate that your shipment consists of personal effects, you will be required to complete a brief non-generic packing list online, entries to be made in the format: "5 x Cotton Dresses, 2 x Jeans, 3 x Pair of Gloves", and so on, rather than as "10 x Used Clothing".
As customs processes and allowances vary by country, we advise all customers take 5 minutes to check how their personal circumstances and what they are sending will be assessed under the prevailing customs regulations of the destination.
More information is available on our customs information page.
A maximum of 1 lithium battery is permitted per shipment (excludes to / from Australia) when it is contained within a working personal electronic device such as a mobile phone. Review our battery policy.
- Aerosols or any other pressurised containers;
- Liquids, Pastes and Gels of any type (including nail varnish and perfume);
- Toner Cartridges;
- Loose Batteries & Power Banks;
- No more than ONE device containing a lithium battery in line with our battery policy OR when shipping to / from Australia or China, NO device containing any kind of battery;
- Tracking devices such as AirTags;
- Animals and Animal products;
- Firearms and firearm parts, ammunition, weapons (including imitations of same);
- Explosives, incendiary materials and devices including but not limited to fireworks, matches, flares, solid fuels;
- Flowers and plant products;
- Human remains or ashes;
- Medical samples;
- Items that require a temperature controlled environment;
- Pornography;
- Prescription drugs and pharmaceutical products;
- Tobacco and vaping products regardless of nicotine content;
- Religious Artefacts
- Foodstuffs, perishable, animal origin and controlled food articles and beverages including, but not limited to: Fruit & vegetables, dairy products (including dried products containing dairy such as milk chocolate and protein powder), meat, fish, nuts, seeds, wine, beer, spirits and champagne; or
- Packages that are wet, leaking or emit an odour of any kind;
- Valuables and high value items including but not limited to antiques, paintings, jewellery, precious stones and electrical equipment (low value electrical equipment is permitted but sent at the owner's risk);
- Cash or other forms of tradeable currency;
- Credit cards;
- Passports or other confidential personal documentation;
- Irreplaceable items;
- Other Dangerous / hazardous goods;
- Counterfeit goods;
- Items from sanctioned countries;
- Other illegal or restricted goods.
More information is available under section 11 of our terms of service.
Items excluded from cover
The following items will be accepted but are sent at your risk and are not included under complimentary cover:
- Electrical Items, including but not limited to; Tablets, Mobile Phones, Computers, Hi-Fis, TVs.
- Glass & Porcelain.
- Any other non standard excess baggage items.
If you choose to send any of the above please ensure you package the item appropriately, for example a TV inside a suitcase is not appropriate.
A maximum of 1 lithium battery is permitted per shipment (excludes to / from Australia) when it is contained within a working personal electronic device such as a mobile phone. Review our battery policy.
- Aerosols or any other pressurised containers;
- Liquids, Pastes and Gels of any type (including nail varnish and perfume);
- Toner Cartridges;
- Loose Batteries & Power Banks;
- No more than ONE device containing a lithium battery in line with our battery policy OR when shipping to / from Australia or China, NO device containing any kind of battery;
- Tracking devices such as AirTags;
- Animals and Animal products;
- Firearms and firearm parts, ammunition, weapons (including imitations of same);
- Explosives, incendiary materials and devices including but not limited to fireworks, matches, flares, solid fuels;
- Flowers and plant products;
- Human remains or ashes;
- Medical samples;
- Items that require a temperature controlled environment;
- Pornography;
- Prescription drugs and pharmaceutical products;
- Tobacco and vaping products regardless of nicotine content;
- Religious Artefacts
- Foodstuffs, perishable, animal origin and controlled food articles and beverages including, but not limited to: Fruit & vegetables, dairy products (including dried products containing dairy such as milk chocolate and protein powder), meat, fish, nuts, seeds, wine, beer, spirits and champagne; or
- Packages that are wet, leaking or emit an odour of any kind;
- Valuables and high value items including but not limited to antiques, paintings, jewellery, precious stones and electrical equipment (low value electrical equipment is permitted but sent at the owner's risk);
- Cash or other forms of tradeable currency;
- Credit cards;
- Passports or other confidential personal documentation;
- Irreplaceable items;
- Other Dangerous / hazardous goods;
- Counterfeit goods;
- Items from sanctioned countries;
- Other illegal or restricted goods.
More information is available under section 11 of our terms of service.
Items excluded from cover
The following items will be accepted but are sent at your risk and are not included under complimentary cover:
- Electrical Items, including but not limited to; Tablets, Mobile Phones, Computers, Hi-Fis, TVs.
- Glass & Porcelain.
- Any other non standard excess baggage items.
If you choose to send any of the above please ensure you package the item appropriately, for example a TV inside a suitcase is not appropriate.
On EU standard services (not express) and all UK and US domestic services you may send:
- Shower gel.
- Toothpaste.
- Other non flammable and non alcohol based liquids, pastes & gels for use on holiday.
Nail varnish, perfume and aerosols are not permitted. If these items are included in your luggage it may be returned to you.
Whilst non alcohol based liquids are permitted, damage caused by leakage is not covered by complimentary cover and therefore only small amounts should be sent. If an x-ray shows liquids of any type security may stop your bag for inspection.
A maximum of 1 lithium battery is permitted per shipment (excludes to / from Australia) when it is contained within a working personal electronic device such as a mobile phone. Review our battery policy. The following items are prohibited at all times:
- Aerosols or any other pressurised containers;
- Alcohol based or Flammable Liquids, Pastes and Gels of any type including, but not limited to, nail varnish and perfume;
- Toner Cartridges;
- Loose Batteries & Power Banks;
- No more than ONE device containing a lithium battery in line with our battery policy OR when shipping to / from Australia or China, NO device containing any kind of battery;
- Tracking devices such as AirTags;
- Animals and Animal products;
- Firearms and firearm parts, ammunition, weapons (including imitations of same);
- Explosives, incendiary materials and devices including but not limited to fireworks, matches, flares, solid fuels;
- Flowers and plant products;
- Human remains or ashes;
- Medical samples;
- Items that require a temperature controlled environment;
- Pornography;
- Prescription drugs and pharmaceutical products;
- Tobacco and vaping products regardless of nicotine content;
- Religious Artefacts
- Foodstuffs, perishable, animal origin and controlled food articles and beverages including, but not limited to: Fruit & vegetables, dairy products (including dried products containing dairy such as milk chocolate and protein powder), meat, fish, nuts, seeds, wine, beer, spirits and champagne; or
- Packages that are wet, leaking or emit an odour of any kind;
- Valuables and high value items including but not limited to antiques, paintings, jewellery, precious stones and electrical equipment (low value electrical equipment is permitted but sent at the owner's risk);
- Cash or other forms of tradeable currency;
- Credit cards;
- Passports or other confidential personal documentation;
- Irreplaceable items;
- Other Dangerous / hazardous goods;
- Counterfeit goods;
- Items from sanctioned countries;
- Other illegal or restricted goods.
More information is available under section 11 of our terms of service.
Items Excluded From Cover
The following items will be accepted but are sent at your risk and are not included under complimentary cover:
- Electrical Items, including but not limited to; Tablets, Mobile Phones, Computers, Hi-Fis, TVs.
- Glass & Porcelain.
- Any other non standard excess baggage items.
If you choose to send any of the above please ensure you package the item appropriately, for example a TV inside a suitcase is not appropriate.
On EU standard services (not express) and all UK and US domestic services you may send:
- Shower gel.
- Toothpaste.
- Other non flammable and non alcohol based liquids, pastes & gels for use on holiday.
Nail varnish, perfume and aerosols are not permitted. If these items are included in your luggage it may be returned to you.
Whilst non alcohol based liquids are permitted, damage caused by leakage is not covered by complimentary cover and therefore only small amounts should be sent. If an x-ray shows liquids of any type security may stop your bag for inspection.
A maximum of 1 lithium battery is permitted per shipment (excludes to / from Australia) when it is contained within a working personal electronic device such as a mobile phone. Review our battery policy. The following items are prohibited at all times:
- Aerosols or any other pressurised containers;
- Alcohol based or Flammable Liquids, Pastes and Gels of any type including, but not limited to, nail varnish and perfume;
- Toner Cartridges;
- Loose Batteries & Power Banks;
- No more than ONE device containing a lithium battery in line with our battery policy OR when shipping to / from Australia or China, NO device containing any kind of battery;
- Tracking devices such as AirTags;
- Animals and Animal products;
- Firearms and firearm parts, ammunition, weapons (including imitations of same);
- Explosives, incendiary materials and devices including but not limited to fireworks, matches, flares, solid fuels;
- Flowers and plant products;
- Human remains or ashes;
- Medical samples;
- Items that require a temperature controlled environment;
- Pornography;
- Prescription drugs and pharmaceutical products;
- Tobacco and vaping products regardless of nicotine content;
- Religious Artefacts
- Foodstuffs, perishable, animal origin and controlled food articles and beverages including, but not limited to: Fruit & vegetables, dairy products (including dried products containing dairy such as milk chocolate and protein powder), meat, fish, nuts, seeds, wine, beer, spirits and champagne; or
- Packages that are wet, leaking or emit an odour of any kind;
- Valuables and high value items including but not limited to antiques, paintings, jewellery, precious stones and electrical equipment (low value electrical equipment is permitted but sent at the owner's risk);
- Cash or other forms of tradeable currency;
- Credit cards;
- Passports or other confidential personal documentation;
- Irreplaceable items;
- Other Dangerous / hazardous goods;
- Counterfeit goods;
- Items from sanctioned countries;
- Other illegal or restricted goods.
More information is available under section 11 of our terms of service.
Items Excluded From Cover
The following items will be accepted but are sent at your risk and are not included under complimentary cover:
- Electrical Items, including but not limited to; Tablets, Mobile Phones, Computers, Hi-Fis, TVs.
- Glass & Porcelain.
- Any other non standard excess baggage items.
If you choose to send any of the above please ensure you package the item appropriately, for example a TV inside a suitcase is not appropriate.
Why Ship to Myanmar?
You can ship plenty of clothes and trekking equipment with Send My Bag to help make your trip to Myanmar run smoothly. You will be able to sail through the airport without having to queue at bag drop or luggage carousels. You can also use public transport without worrying about dragging luggage behind you in the heat. Send your bags ahead to your hotel so that they are there waiting for you when you arrive.
Our carrier service also allows those who are relocating to Myanmar or students moving there to study to bring with them everything they need to set up home in Myanmar. Or, students on a gap year can use Send My Bag to ship everything they need to last the entirety of their trip to Myanmar.
Send Luggage to Myanmar
If you are going on a hiking trip to Myanmar, if you are planning to take in the many cultural sites, or if you are moving there to study or work, you can send your possessions to Myanmar in a suitcase with Send My Bag. This makes your journey much more pleasant since you won’t have to worry about your luggage. Instead Send My Bag will take care of it for you and can have it waiting for you at your accommodation. You can also bring many more items than you could if just checking a few bags into an airplane’s hold. To find out more about sending luggage to Myanmar, visit our ‘How it works’ page, or our ‘FAQs’.
Removals to Myanmar
If you are moving to Myanmar, perhaps to carry out charity work or simply to live among the friendly Burmese people, you will need to look into international removals to Myanmar in order to transport all of your possessions. Ensure that all your items are securely packaged before you hand anything over to the movers, so that nothing gets damaged in transit. Use appropriate packaging for your items and secure everything well.
Student Shipping to Myanmar
You may have decided to spend part of your gap year in Myanmar, or perhaps you are going to study at one of the universities there, such as the University of Yangon. You can make the move quickly and easily by sending all your items with Send My Bag. We can send all sorts – books, writing materials, clothes, etc. to your student accommodation. Find out more about student shipping with Send My Bag and how to claim your student discount.
Sending a Parcel to Myanmar
Instead of a suitcase, you could send a parcel to Myanmar with Send My Bag. Friends and family could also use this option to send you a gift or care package to help make you feel at home. You or your friends should choose an appropriate box when sending a parcel to Myanmar and seal it up well so nothing gets damaged in transit. Also, make sure you know about the rules regarding brand new items. Read more on our parcel shipping information page to find out what you are permitted to send with Send My Bag, and how to package your items.
Send Golf Clubs to Myanmar
Myanmar has numerous golf courses for you to discover, among which Pun Hlaing, Royal Mingalardon and Bagan have been rated highly. Why not choose a more unusual golfing holiday location this year and head to Myanmar. Send My Bag can ship your golf clubs to Myanmar, so no need to worry about transporting them yourself. You won’t have to carry your clubs through the airport or onto public transport and you will also avoid any embarrassing oversized baggage fees from your airline. Make sure you find out how best to prepare your golf clubs for transit by visiting Send My Bag's information page on how to send golf clubs.
Send your Bike to Myanmar
Why not discover the unknown country of Myanmar by bike and really enjoy travelling off the tourist track. Although you may have to travel along a number of dusty tracks, you should feel safe among the friendly Burmese people. As there are few places to hire a bike, Send My Bag is a lifeline, allowing you to send your own bike to Myanmar. Ensure that you package up your bike well before sending it to Myanmar. Find out more about bike shipping with Send My Bag.
About Myanmar
Myanmar (also known as Burma) is a country in South East Asia bordering Laos, Thailand and China. For many years Myanmar was cut off from the rest of the world, ruled as it was by a military junta. Today, with a new government in place and reforms being implemented, Myanmar has opened up to the rest of the world again.
Visitors to Myanmar can anticipate fascinating cities, brilliant architecture, religious sites and beautiful natural landscapes. They can also enjoy trekking to stunning locations, such as the fantastic Inle Lake.
Myanmar has a tropical climate, with monsoon season lasting from May to October. The best time to visit is between November and February when temperatures are lower than the excessive temperatures to be endured between March and May, which often reach over 40°C (104°F).
Please explore this page further to find out about Send My Bag’s shipping service to Myanmar.
Air Freight to Myanmar
Air freight is one possibility for sending large items, such as a table or a chest of drawers, to Myanmar. It usually takes one to two days to send items by air freight, which is fast, but the service can be quite expensive. The amount you pay depends on the weight and size of your shipment. You will probably also have to get a customs agent to handle customs clearance for you. And, you need to work out how to get your items to and from the airport, which means that costs could quickly increase. If you send internationally by air freight to Myanmar your items will likely arrive at one of the major airports, such as Yangon or Mandalay International Airports.
Sea Freight and Container Shipping to Myanmar
Instead of air freight, you could try sea freight or container shipping to move your possessions to Myanmar. Sea freight usually means shipping items in large containers loaded onto cargo ships. This option can be cheaper than air freight but it takes much longer for your items to reach you. Note that you will still need to use the services of a customs agent and will need to sort out how to get your items to and from the ports. When using container shipping to Myanmar your items will most likely arrive by ship at one of the major sea ports, such as Yangon.
Shipping Goods to Myanmar
You need to find out about the current customs rules when shipping goods to Myanmar. You should be fully aware of any duty that needs to be paid and what items are permitted to be shipped to Myanmar, which items are restricted, and which are forbidden. Take a look at the prohibited items and customs sections on this page for more information.