Myanmar travel advisories

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Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs International Safety Information
Travel advisories Updated on July 26, 2025, 4:21 a.m.
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Do not travel

The following information has been provided by the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The information is subject to change without notice. This is not a comprehensive list, and you are urged to check the most up-to-date information and details.

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Entry information for travelers from Japan

No information available

COVID-19 risks

Oct. 19, 2022, midnight

In light of the general improvement in the global infection situation and the fact that the G7 countries have already canceled the designation of levels by country and region, all the new coronavirus infectious disease risk information was issued on October 19. The world is uniformly set to level 1 (please be careful).

Aug. 24, 2022, midnight

On August 24, the infectious disease risk information for 41 countries was changed from level 3 (recommendation to avoid travel) to level 2 (please refrain from non-essential travel), and the infectious disease risk information for 55 countries/regions was changed to level 2. The level has been lowered from (Please refrain from unnecessary and non-urgent travel) to Level 1 (Please be careful).

July 25, 2022, midnight

On July 23, Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus of the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the global outbreak of monkeypox a "public health emergency of international concern." According to the WHO, more than 16,000 cases of monkeypox infection in 75 countries and regions have been reported so far, and the infection is spreading worldwide.

July 1, 2022, midnight

Although the infection status of the new corona varies depending on the situation in each country and region, the risk of death and aggravation has decreased, and deregulation at the water's edge and in Japan has also been seen, especially in countries where vaccination is progressing worldwide. I'm on the way. Based on these trends, the infectious disease risk information level is now available after comprehensively considering the actual conditions of each country / region, such as the status of infection, vaccination status, infectious disease control / medical system, and status of various measures in each country / region. Was reviewed.

May 26, 2022, midnight

Although the infection status of the new corona varies depending on the situation in each country and region, the number of new infections and deaths is declining worldwide, and the risk of death and aggravation is mainly in countries where vaccination is progressing. Is declining, and regulations are being relaxed at the water's edge and in Japan. Based on these trends, the infectious disease risk information level is now available after comprehensively considering the actual conditions of each country / region, such as the status of infection, vaccination status, infectious disease control / medical system, and status of various measures in each country / region. Was reviewed.

April 1, 2022, midnight

The level of infectious disease risk information should be reviewed after comprehensively considering the actual situation of each country / region, such as the number of newly infected people in each country / region, vaccination status, infectious disease control / medical system, and status of various measures. It was made. As a result, infectious disease risk information has been reduced from Level 3 "Recommendation for suspension of travel" to Level 2 "Please stop unnecessary and unurgent travel" in 106 countries.

Nov. 29, 2021, midnight

As the infection may spread further, please be informed and try to prevent the infection.

Aug. 13, 2021, midnight

As the infection may spread further, please obtain the latest information and try to prevent the infection.

May 18, 2021, midnight

Coronavirus infections are still spreading worldwide, with more than 160 million confirmed infections and more than 3 million deaths worldwide. Although the number of infected people is decreasing in North America and Europe, the situation continues to require caution, such as the remarkable spread of infection in South Asia.
Based on this situation, the infectious disease risk information level in Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Seychelles, Saint Lucia, Thailand, East Timor, and Mongolia has been newly set to Level 2 by comprehensively considering various situations including the deterioration of the infection situation. "Please stop unnecessary and unurgent travel" has been raised to Level 3 "Travel Cancellation Recommendation".

Oct. 30, 2020, midnight

As the infection may spread further, please obtain the latest information and try to prevent the infection.

Local and national news

Information for the past 30 days.

Caution during typhoon season (Sea of Japan, North Pacific Ocean, South China Sea, etc.)

May 30, 2025, midnight wide area information
● In countries and regions bordering the Sea of Japan, the Northwest Pacific Ocean, and the South China Sea, typhoon season usually runs from June to November. Please pay close attention to meteorological information on a daily basis and take precautions in advance, such as stockpiling disaster prevention supplies, drinking water, and food.

Rabies Alert (Updated)

May 21, 2025, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)
Updated information on rabies.
Although there are no unusual circumstances such as an increase in the number of cases, rabies is still occurring around the world, mainly in Asia and Africa, so please continue to be vigilant.

[Wide Area Information] Warning about international romance scams

April 30, 2025, midnight wide area information
We would like to warn you about international romance scams.

Warning about the smuggling of illegal drugs (marijuana, etc.)

April 30, 2025, midnight wide area information
We would like to warn you about the smuggling of illegal drugs (marijuana, etc.).

Travel advisories from local embassies and consulates

Information from the past two weeks.

Traffic restrictions for Martyrs' Day

July 17, 2025, 7:35 p.m.
[Areas subject to traffic restrictions in Yangon city announced by state-run newspaper]
1. Around the Martyrs' Mausoleum Date and time: Saturday, July 19th, from 4:00 a.m. until the end of the memorial ceremony Restrictions:
・West Shwegondine Road (from old Yedashe Road to U Wisara Road)
・Shwegondine Road (no end address from Dhammazedi-Shwegondine Junction)
・Martyrs' Road (also known as Ar Zar Ni Road) (West Shwegondine Road to U Htoung Bo Road)
・U Wisara Road (U Wisara Roundabout to U Wisara-Dhammazedi Junction)
*On the day of the event, information on detour routes will be provided at traffic control locations.

2. Around Bogyoke Aung San Museum Date and time: July 19 (Saturday) 5:00 am to 6:00 pm Restrictions:
- Natmauk Road (Wingaba Road to Pho Sein Road) (Road in front of the Embassy)
・Bogyoke Museum Road (intersection of Ngahtetgyi Pagoda Road and Saw Maha Road)
・Bo Cho Road (intersection with Shwe Kyat Yat Road)
*On the day of the event, information on detour routes will be provided at traffic control locations.

3. Around the Secretariat of Yangon Date and time: July 19th (Saturday) 5:00 am to 6:00 pm Restrictions:
- Theinbyu Road (From the intersection with Bogyoke Road to the intersection with Merchant Road)
- Anawrahta Road (from the intersection with Bo Myat Tun Road (no end address specified))
- Maha Bandoola Road (from the intersection with Pansodan Road (no end point specified))
・Bo Aung Kyaw Road (from the intersection with Merchant Road (no end point specified))
*On the day of the event, information on detour routes will be provided at traffic control locations.

This notice is being sent to those who have registered their email address on their residence notification and those who have registered with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' overseas travel registration system "Tabireji."

■Contact: Consular Section of the Embassy of Japan in Myanmar Tel: 95-1-549644-8