Southeast Asia

Is Myanmar safe?

Capital: Nay Pyi TawBurmeseUpdated October 2026

L4Do not travel

Is Myanmar safe?

Active civil war: airstrikes, landmines and checkpoints across much of the country. Yangon runs fairly normally, but bombings, curfews and travel bans can appear without warning.

Key facts

US travel advisory: Level 4: Do not travel, updated 2026-05-07.
Homicide rate: 2.6 per 100,000 people (2023, UNODC via World Bank).
Road deaths: 20.4 per 100,000 people a year (2019, WHO).
Emergency numbers: Police 199 · Ambulance 192 · Fire 191.
Solo women: Street harassment is less of a worry than conflict risks. Dress modestly, avoid moving after dark and stay off conflict-area roads.

Risks, scams and laws

Main risks

Armed conflict, airstrikes and landmines in most border states
Bomb attacks on military-linked sites in cities
Arbitrary detention; online criticism can bring charges
Internet shutdowns and sudden road closures

Common scams

Gem and gold sellers offering fakes
Job offers that end in border scam compounds

Laws visitors break by accident

Never photograph police, soldiers, checkpoints or protests.
Visible Buddha tattoos or disrespectful religious images can lead to prosecution.
Drones need permits in advance; unpermitted use can mean prison.

Safety by place in Myanmar

Place	Safety
Yangon	2/5 · High risk
Bagan	2/5 · High risk
Mandalay	2/5 · High risk
Inle Lake	2/5 · High risk

Quick answers

Is Myanmar safe for tourists?

Active civil war: airstrikes, landmines and checkpoints across much of the country. Yangon runs fairly normally, but bombings, curfews and travel bans can appear without warning.

Is Myanmar safe for solo female travelers?

Street harassment is less of a worry than conflict risks. Dress modestly, avoid moving after dark and stay off conflict-area roads.

What is the emergency number in Myanmar?

Police 199 · Ambulance 192 · Fire 191.

Safety by place

Sources

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