Is It Safe to Travel to Myanmar in 2026?
Burma - Level 4: Do Not Travel
Last updated: · Source: U.S. Department of State
⛔ Do Not Travel
The U.S. State Department advises against all travel to Myanmar or parts of Myanmar due to serious safety concerns. Key factors: crime, civil_unrest, health, other.
Myanmar, officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar and also referred to as Burma (the official English name until 1989), is a country in northwest Southeast Asia. It is the largest country by area in Mainland Southeast Asia and has a population of about 55 million.
Is It Safe to Travel to Myanmar in 2026?
Myanmar is currently rated Level 4 — Do Not Travel by the U.S. Department of State. 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. Protests and demonstrations against military rule can occur on significant dates and have the potential for violence. The military regime may limit access to highways and airports, leading to isolation.
Key concerns cited in the advisory:
- crime
- civil_unrest
- health
- other
The overall security situation has been worsening recently. Contributing factors: Ongoing armed conflicts and civil unrest are prevalent in Burma., Protests and demonstrations against military rule can occur on significant dates and have the potential for violence., The military regime may limit access to highways and airports, leading to isolation..
Traveler Impact
Solo travelers face extreme risks due to ongoing armed conflict and civil unrest, with potential violence during protests and arbitrary enforcement of laws by the military regime.
Business travelers encounter significant risks from unstable governance, arbitrary enforcement of laws, and limited consular support, making operational continuity highly uncertain.
Families with children face extreme risks due to inadequate healthcare, high disease prevalence, and the potential for violence in civil unrest, making travel unsafe.
Remote workers face extreme risks due to limited infrastructure, unreliable internet, and the potential for isolation due to military restrictions on movement.
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of State, the CDC, the World Bank Worldwide Governance Indicators, and Freedom House. All sources are updated regularly and cross-referenced to provide a composite safety picture for Myanmar.
Regional Safety Breakdown
Do Not Travel Zones
The U.S. State Department advises against all travel to the following areas due to extreme risk:
- Burma
▶Level 4 — Do Not Travel1 region
▶Burma
Do not travel to Burma for any reason due to armed conflict and unrest.
Myanmar has 1 distinct regions with varying advisory levels. Risk conditions differ significantly by area.
▶Safety and Stability Ratings
Threat Severity (0-10 scale)
Myanmar has an overall threat severity of 9.9 out of 10. Crime risk is rated 5.0/10, terrorism risk 0.0/10, and kidnapping risk 0.0/10.
Governance Indicators (World Bank, percentile)
Political Stability▶
Measures the likelihood that the government will be destabilized or overthrown by unconstitutional or violent means, including politically-motivated violence and terrorism. Higher percentile means greater stability.
Rule of Law▶
Captures perceptions of the extent to which agents have confidence in and abide by the rules of society, including the quality of contract enforcement, property rights, the police, and the courts, as well as the likelihood of crime and violence.
Control of Corruption▶
Captures perceptions of the extent to which public power is exercised for private gain, including both petty and grand forms of corruption, as well as capture of the state by elites and private interests.
Government Effectiveness▶
Captures perceptions of the quality of public services, the quality of the civil service and the degree of its independence from political pressures, the quality of policy formulation and implementation, and the credibility of the government's commitment to such policies.
Regulatory Quality▶
Captures perceptions of the ability of the government to formulate and implement sound policies and regulations that permit and promote private sector development.
Voice & Accountability▶
Captures perceptions of the extent to which a country's citizens are able to participate in selecting their government, as well as freedom of expression, freedom of association, and a free media.
Data from World Bank Worldwide Governance Indicators (2023).
Freedom Status: Not Free — scored 8/100 by Freedom House (2024). View full freedom profile →
▶Entry Requirements and Health
Entry Information
Visa
Check embassy for details
Currency
Kyat (MMK)
Language
Burmese
Notable restrictions:
- Military conscription law applies to males up to age 45 and females up to age 35.
Vaccinations
Recommended:
⚠ Malaria Risk: high
Recommended medications: Atovaquone-proguanil, doxycycline, tafenoquine, mefloquine
Active health notices:
- watchGlobal Measles: Measles cases are rising in many countries around the world. All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, according to CDC's measles vaccination recommendations for international travel.
Vaccination data sourced from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Consult a travel health professional before your trip.
Common Questions About Traveling to Myanmar
▶What is the current travel advisory level for Myanmar?
▶Is it safe to travel to Myanmar right now?
▶Do I need a visa to visit Myanmar?
▶What vaccines do I need for Myanmar?
▶Is Myanmar safe for solo travelers?
▶How bad is crime in Myanmar?
More Myanmar Data
Not Free — 8/100 on the Freedom House index.
Governance indicators including rule of law, corruption control, and regulatory quality.
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On-demand country risk PDFs from 6 government sources.