Burma Travel Advisory 2026

Current U.S. State Department advisory

Level 4: Do Not Travel

The highest advisory level: do not travel due to life-threatening risks. The U.S. government may have very limited ability to help. Advisory as of May 7, 2026.

Official source: travel.state.gov

US vs UK: how the advice compares

🇺🇸 United States — travel.state.gov

Level 4· Do Not Travel

Level 4 of 4 · as of May 7, 2026

🇬🇧 United Kingdom — FCDO (GOV.UK)

Advises against all travel to parts of the country

Last updated January 28, 2026 · gov.uk advice

Latest UK update note: “Addition of information to reflect end of the military regime’s elections and lifting of city-wide curfew in Yangon ('Safety and security' page).”

See all countries where the two governments disagree on the US vs UK comparison page.

Advisory level timeline

May 7, 2026 — current
Level 4: Do Not Travel
Latest official advisory as captured in our snapshot.
No advisory level changes recorded for Burma since we began tracking in July 2026. We log every future change here, with dates and official change notes.

Is Burma safe? What the official advisory says

to Burma for any reason due to armed conflict , unrest , arbitrary enforcement of local laws , poor health infrastructure , landmines and unexploded ordnance , and crime .

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 recognize.

Arbitrary Enforcement of Laws The military regime will often arbitrarily enforce local laws, including detaining individuals without fair treatment or a transparent legal process.

Condensed from the official State Department advisory of May 7, 2026 — read the full advisory before you travel.

Burma travel advisory FAQ

What is the current travel advisory level for Burma?

As of May 7, 2026, the U.S. State Department rates Burma at Level 4: Do Not Travel. The highest advisory level: do not travel due to life-threatening risks. The U.S. government may have very limited ability to help.

What does Level 4 mean?

Level 4 (Do Not Travel) — The highest advisory level: do not travel due to life-threatening risks. The U.S. government may have very limited ability to help.

When did the Burma travel advisory last change?

The current advisory was published on May 7, 2026. No level changes have been recorded since we began tracking in July 2026 — this page will log every future change.

Does the UK government agree with the US advisory for Burma?

The UK Foreign Office (FCDO) position: Advises against all travel to parts of the country (last updated January 28, 2026). The US and UK use different systems — the US assigns a 1–4 level, while the UK either advises against travel (entirely or in part) or issues no overall warning.