Myanmar

Is Myanmar safe to visit? Advice, scams and health

Read your own government travel advice first; this desk does not plan around it. Official advisories for Myanmar currently warn against travel to many areas; check the US, UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand pages linked below for the latest risk levels and regional details.

Updated Sep 20261 min read

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Key facts

Canada travel advisorycheck: check

Common scams in Myanmar

Unlicensed guides offering cheap tours – confirm accreditation.

Questions people ask

What are the most common scams in Myanmar?

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Which regions of Myanmar are safer than others?

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Verify with the official source

Draft, not field-verified

Rules, fees, schedules and prices change. Verify with the official source (the government, embassy, operator or venue) before you book or travel.

officialUS Department of State – Myanmar Travel Advisory
officialUK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office – Myanmar
officialGovernment of Canada – Travel Advice and Advisories – Myanmar
officialAustralian Government – Smart Traveller – Myanmar
officialNew Zealand – SafeTravel – Myanmar

Deep dive

Every source; changeable facts are marked check

Sources

officialUS Department of State – Myanmar Travel Advisory
officialUK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office – Myanmar
officialGovernment of Canada – Travel Advice and Advisories – Myanmar
officialAustralian Government – Smart Traveller – Myanmar
officialNew Zealand – SafeTravel – Myanmar

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