@Hilary ****

Yes I'm helping him out by rebutting your statement.

In fact, I was in Myanmar a few months back and last year and VISA cards were accepted at the ATMs I used as usual (this was CB bank).

I hold a Myanmar bank account and since the exchange rates used by Burmese banks aren't good, it's better to transfer funds into your account from abroad using Western Union (Wise doesn't work for Myanmar) or bring sufficient cash and exchange it for Kyat there.

Just to conclude though - in an emergency, someone holding a foreign issued Visa or Mastercard should have no major issues withdrawing funds from an ATM, especially in Yangon. Not every ATM works though. Need to try different ones and stick with the major banks.

@Sena ********

I'd recommend applying elsewhere. Malaysia is strict.

@Karim *****

However, for Laos (I'd advise against applying there but it's OK as long as you meet their more onerous requirements) a notary stamp would be useful.

@Karim *****

Not necessarily. It depends on the issuing bank. If you're in the country where the bank is located, you can get it stamped. Otherwise, no need.

@Piergianni *****

Were any of your documents stamped by anyone?

@Sab ****

I don't think it's required. Depends on what paperwork you possess and your explanation that everything meets the requirements.

@Sab ****

A copy should be OK. It's not feasible to have original stamps in many cases especially if you're working remotely, which is what this visa is for.

@Marianna *******

Yes I know, through a notary. I've decided to get my company registration documents notarized (there are two), but that's it. Other documents already have signatures and in some cases, stamps on them.

@Karim *****

Yes but don't apply in Laos otherwise those funds need to sit there for 3 months.

If you want to apply now, do an e-visa in Phnom Penh, Ho Chi Minh, Hanoi or an in person applications in Taipei or Jakarta.

@Alessandro **********

The city itself is safe enough but don't go out between midnight and 4am.