Myanmar (Burma)
Warnings and insurance
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:
- Naypyitaw Region
- 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.
Earthquake in Myanmar
On 28 March, a 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit Myanmar and neighbouring areas. Naypyitaw, Sagaing region, and Mandalay region continue to be affected, but especially the epicentre near Mandalay City, Mandalay region. There is heavy damage to infrastructure and Mandalay and Naypyitaw airports are only open to domestic flights.
If you are within these regions, there may be several strong after-shocks. Follow the advice of local authorities and monitor local media.
British nationals in Myanmar who require consular assistance can call British Embassy Yangon on +95 (01) 370 863/4/5/7.
If you’re in the area, follow the advice of the local authorities and monitor local media.
See the US Federal Emergency Management Agency advice about what to do before, during and after an earthquake.
UNICEF also have information on staying safe in an earthquake:
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.
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