Travel advisory · MyanmarGovernments advise against all travel to Myanmar.Advice depends on your passport. Read your own government's advice before you book.Official advice

Areas with warnings

Border areas with neighbouring countries · avoid all travel · Italy, US
Chin State · avoid all travel · Spain, France, Italy, UK, US
East of Bago region · avoid all travel · France, UK
Kachin State · avoid all travel · France, UK, US
Kayah State · avoid all travel · Spain, France, UK, US
Kayin State · avoid all travel · Spain, France, UK, US
Magway Region · avoid all travel · Spain, France, Italy, UK, US
Rakhine State · avoid all travel · Spain, France, UK, US
Sagaing Region · avoid all travel · Spain, France, Italy, UK, US
Mandalay Region · avoid non-essential travel · Spain, UK, US
Mon State · avoid non-essential travel · UK, US
Shan State · avoid non-essential travel · Spain, US

Also named by one government: Mon State, excluding Mawlamyine city (France), Most of Shan State (France), North Mandalay Region (townships north of Mandalay City and Pyin Oo Lwin) (UK), North Tanintharyi (to Myeik and southern border strip) (France), Paletwa area (Chin State) (Italy), Pekon, Hopong and Hsipeng townships (France), Shan State North (UK), Tanintharyi Region, excluding Myeik township, archipelago and townships south of Tanintharyi township (UK), Ayeyarwady townships (Kyangin, Myanaung, Ingapu, Lemyethna, Yegyi, Thabaung, Pathein) (UK), Rest of Bago region (UK), Shan State South and East (UK), Tanintharyi Region (US), Tanintharyi Region south of Tanintharyi township (UK), Yangon (New Zealand)

Government	Advice	Updated	Read the advice
United Kingdom (FCDO)	No advice against the whole country (regional advisories)	–	Read the advice
United States (State Dept)	Level 4: Do Not Travel	May 8, 2026	Read the advice
Canada (Global Affairs)	Avoid all travel	–	Read the advice
Germany (Auswärtiges Amt)	Vor Reisen nach Myanmar wird gewarnt (Reisewarnung)	Oct 13, 2026	Read the advice
New Zealand (SafeTravel)	Do not travel (except Yangon)	–	Read the advice
France (Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs)	Avoid travel unless imperative outside the red zones (rest of the country)	–	Read the advice

Checked daily from the governments' published advice; last checked Nov 2, 2026. RoamLedger summarises official advice; it is not advice from any government.

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Myanmar

Go to Myanmar for the temples of Bagan, the Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon and river travel on the Irrawaddy. Check current conditions first, because civil war has continued since 2021.

Start with the essentials Plan a trip to Myanmar

Myanmar, also called Burma, is a country in Southeast Asia and the largest in mainland Southeast Asia by area. It borders India, Bangladesh, China, Laos and Thailand, and its southern and southwestern coast faces the Andaman Sea and the Bay of Bengal. Most people live in the valley of the Irrawaddy, the longest river, which flows about 2,170 km to the Gulf of Martaban. Yangon is the largest city and commercial hub. Naypyidaw is the capital.

Bagan, the former capital of the Pagan Kingdom, is known for the Buddhist temples that rulers and wealthy patrons built there, more than 10,000 in the capital zone. Yangon has the Shwedagon Pagoda, a major Buddhist site. The cool season, from November to late February, suits sightseeing best, while March and April bring the hottest weather. Civil war has continued since the 2021 military takeover, and foreign visitors need a special travel permit for areas where fighting continues. Check current travel advice before you book.

Five things to know before Myanmar

Read the current travel advisory first
Governments including the UK and US advise against all travel to all or large parts of Myanmar. Most travel insurance will not cover you where your government advises against travel. UK travel advice
Check which states and regions are off limits
UK advice against all travel covers many states and regions, including Rakhine, Kachin, Chin, Sagaing and northern Shan. Much of the rest is essential travel only, and the map changes often.
Expect travel restrictions at short notice
The UK says the security situation can worsen quickly and the military regime can introduce travel restrictions at any time. Build in a way out before you commit.
Check visa rules for your passport before you fly
Most visitors need a visa arranged before travel. Rules and valid entry points change, so check with an official source for your passport, not a third-party visa site. Visas and entry
Read your insurance policy before you book
Check the clause on government travel advice. Traveling to an area your government advises against can void medical and evacuation cover for the whole trip. Travel insurance

Myanmar travel guides

Practical guides from writers who live there.

Thailand

Bangkok, Chiang Mai and the islands, along the eastern border

Read the guide Laos

Luang Prabang, Vang Vieng and the Mekong, to the east

Read the guide Siem Reap

Angkor passes, temple mornings and heat

Read the guide Visas and entry

Visa basics and passport checks before any plans

Read the guide Travel insurance

What policies say about travel against government advice

Read the guide All of Asia

Open Southeast Asian guides

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Top places to visit in Myanmar

See all attractions in Myanmar

Lake · YangonKandawgyi LakeGo early in the morning or later in the afternoon for a quieter walk.

Lake · YangonInya LakeBring insect repellent if you plan to stay by the lake in the evening.

Temple · YangonSule PagodaGo early or in the late afternoon to avoid the strongest heat.

Temple · YangonShwedagon PagodaWear long trousers and clothing that covers your knees; shorts may mean you need to hire or buy a longyi.

Destinations in Myanmar

CityYangonExplore

CityBaganExplore

CityMandalayExplore

When to go

Rainy days
Days with storms

Best

JanuaryClear3 rainy daysHigh29°Low15°Dry, warm
FebruaryClear1 rainy dayHigh33°Low16°Dry, hot
MarchClear1 rainy dayHigh36°Low20°Hot
AprilClear5 rainy daysHigh38°Low24°Hottest
MayRain19 rainy daysHigh35°Low24°Rains begin
JuneRain28 rainy daysHigh30°Low23°Monsoon
JulyRain30 rainy daysHigh28°Low23°Monsoon
AugustRain31 rainy daysHigh28°Low22°Monsoon
SeptemberRain28 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh29°Low23°Wet
OctoberRain23 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh30°Low22°Rains ease
NovemberClear8 rainy daysHigh30°Low20°Dry, warm
DecemberClear2 rainy daysHigh29°Low17°Dry, mild

Average daily high and low in Yangon, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.

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Right now in Myanmar

Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.

Feels like: 25°
Humidity: 95%
Wind: 5 km/h
Chance of rain: 79%

Myanmar

03:06 AM

Tuesday, November 3

GMT+6:30

Today31°23°79%Tuesday: Thunderstorms. High 31°, Low 23°. Chance of rain 79%.
Wed31°23°55%Wednesday: Thunderstorms. High 31°, Low 23°. Chance of rain 55%.
Thu31°23°61%Thursday: Thunderstorms. High 31°, Low 23°. Chance of rain 61%.
Fri30°23°81%Friday: Thunderstorms. High 30°, Low 23°. Chance of rain 81%.
Sat29°22°98%Saturday: Thunderstorms. High 29°, Low 22°. Chance of rain 98%.
Sun30°22°73%Sunday: Thunderstorms. High 30°, Low 22°. Chance of rain 73%.

Updated 11:34 PM local time · Powered by WeatherAPI.com · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com

Money

Mid-market rate1 USD = 2,102 MMK

Amount

Converted to

MMK · Myanmar Kyat

Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API

What's on in Myanmar

Big events, festivals and concert tours

Events calendar

a group of small candles sitting on top of a table

NovemberDiwaliNov 6 – 10, 2026

people walking on bridge over river during daytime

NovemberPushkar Camel FairNov 17 – 25, 2026

NovemberLoy Krathong and Yi PengNov 24 – 26, 2026

Before you go to Myanmar

eSIM for MyanmarMobile data before you arriveRead the guide Travel insuranceCheck war and conflict exclusionsRead the guide Money in MyanmarCash, cards and ATMsRead the guide Where to stay in MyanmarHotels in Yangon and beyondRead the guide

Rules for Myanmar, checked

Check visa rules on an official government source before you book.

Trips to conflict zones need a special permit, so check your government's current advice before you book.

Same-sex relations are illegal here, and the penalty can be life imprisonment.

Take off your shoes and cover shoulders and knees at pagodas and temples, and never point your feet at monks or Buddha images.

Myanmar FAQ

Is it safe to travel to Myanmar right now?

The UK advises against all travel to much of Myanmar and all but essential travel to most of the rest, and the US rates it Level 4, do not travel. Read your government's current advisory before making any plans.

Will my travel insurance cover Myanmar?

Often not. Most standard policies exclude areas where your government advises against travel, so check the exact wording and the regions named before you buy.

Do I need a visa for Myanmar?

Most visitors do, arranged before travel. Which passports qualify and which entry points accept foreigners can change, so confirm with an official source.

Can I visit Bagan or Inle Lake?

Check the current advisory map first. Both sit in regions covered by government warnings, and road access between them depends on conditions that change quickly.

What time zone is Myanmar in?

UTC+6:30 all year, with no daylight saving. That is half an hour behind Thailand.