Myanmar Travel Risk Level

There was no change to the advisory level. Advisory summary was updated. Do not travel to Burma for any reason due to armed conflict , unrest , arbitrary enforcement of local laws , poor health infrastructure , landmines and unexploded ordnance , and crime . Advisory Summary The Burmese military regime deposed elected leaders and officials in a February 2021 coup d'état. Protests and demonstrations against military rule can occur on significant dates and have the potential for violence. Unrest Due to the ongoing armed conflicts and civil unrest in Burma, U.S. government employees working in Burma may not be allowed to travel within the country. Due to safety risks, minor dependents cannot join U.S. government employees who work in Burma. Armed Conflict Armed conflicts occur throughout Burma. Instances of civil unrest are common. The amount of armed conflict and civil unrest varies across states and regions. The situation may change at any time. Opposition militias often attack facilities affiliated with regime security forces and administrative authorities in Rangoon and other areas. Local opposition militia groups operate throughout the country. Be aware that the regime may limit access to highways and airports. This could lead to isolation. Have a plan to leave in an emergency that does not depend on U.S. government help. Review our information on Crisis and Evacuations . Improvised Explosive Devices Improvised explosive devices (IEDs) are used in the ongoing armed conflicts, including within the municipal Rangoon area. From January to December 2025, the U.S. Embassy in Rangoon calculated an average of 6 explosions per month. These blasts targeted regime personnel and facilities in Rangoon. Outside of Rangoon, IED attacks have hit checkpoints, as well as military, administrative, and police facilities. Unexploded Ordnances Landmines and unexploded ordnance exist throughout Burma. The locations of landmines and unexploded ordnance are often not marked nor easy to r

Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). Areas where FCDO advises against travel FCDO advises against all travel to: Chin State Kachin State Kayah State Kayin Sate Mon State Rakhine State Sagaing and Magway regions Tanintharyi Region, excluding Myeik township, and the archipelago and townships south of Tanintharyi township Shan State North North Mandalay Region; the townships north of Mandalay City and Pyin Oo Lwin East of the Yangon-Mandalay Expressway in Bago region FCDO advises against all but essential travel to: Shan State South and East Mandalay Region Tanintharyi Region south of Tanintharyi township the rest of Bago region the townships of Kyangin, Myanaung, Ingapu, Lemyethna, Yegyi, Thabaung and Pathein in Ayeyarwady region The conflict is Myanmar is increasingly volatile. The security situation may deteriorate at short notice and the military regime can introduce travel restrictions at any time. Consider your travel plans carefully. Find out more about why FCDO advises against travel . Before you travel No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to: see general advice for women travellers read our guide on disability and travel abroad see general advice for LGBT+ travellers read about safety for solo and independent travel see advice on volunteering and adventure travel abroad Travel insurance If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance . Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency. About FCDO travel advice FCDO provides advice about risks of travel to help you make informed decisions. Find out more about FCDO travel advice . Get travel advice updates Sign up to get email notifications when this travel advice is updated. Follow FCDO : travel advice on X travel advice on Facebook Travel Aware on Instagram