Is Myanmar Safe for First-Time Travelers?
Safety Scores / Myanmar
Travel verdict: Do not travel. All major governments advise against all travel to Myanmar due to the active civil conflict and risk to personal safety.. The scores and risks below say why.
Key Risks
- Ongoing civil war following the 2021 military coup; active fighting in many regions
- Foreign nationals have been detained; risk of arbitrary arrest
- Infrastructure collapse; banking system largely non-functional for foreigners
Travel Verdict: Do not travel. All major governments advise against all travel to Myanmar due to the active civil conflict and risk to personal safety.
All governments advise against travel; defer until situation stabilizes
Healthcare system has collapsed; no reliable emergency services
Banking system dysfunctional; ATMs and cards unreliable
Embassy services severely limited; contact your embassy before any visit
Latest for Myanmar
Updates for Myanmar will appear here as they are published. Every update cites official sources, so you can plan on it.