Burma Travel Risk Overview
Official US advisory · Level 4
Do Not Travel
This decision takes precedence over the analytical baseline composite.
Is Burma safe right now? Checked 16 October 2026
Burma scores 75/100 on our travel risk index (Extreme). The US State Department rates Burma Level 4 (Do Not Travel, updated 8 May 2026); Canada says: avoid all travel. No change in government advice in the last 7 days.
Burma has a Travel Risk Calculator score of 75 out of 100 (extreme risk tier); city-level files are available for 60 cities. The score combines five layers (security, crime and scams, health and medical access, natural hazards, current alerts) built from government advisories and open data. This page also covers nine safety categories (crime, disease & health, government advisory, political & civil unrest, natural disaster & weather, transport & route, environmental, digital security, money safety), the current US State Department advisory, GDACS disaster alerts, CDC health notices for Burma, recent news headlines, plus links to every city we have an editorial file for.
Run a personalized Burma assessmentAI safety snapshot · refreshed Oct 13, 2026
Burma currently maintains an extreme risk baseline composite score of 75 out of 100 and a US State Department advisory level of 4. Additionally, the CDC has issued a Level 1 global dengue health notice for the area.
AI-summarized strictly from the live public-source data below (US State Dept advisory, GDACS, CDC, Google News). Auto-refreshed at most once per day on the first visit. Not official advice.
Live conditions last refreshed: Oct 16, 2026 09:34 UTC
How safe is Burma to visit in 2026?
Burma is currently under a US State Department Level 4 Do Not Travel advisory. That official decision takes precedence. The 75/100 extreme baseline composite remains visible only as analytical context and must not be read as permission to disregard the advisory. The full live US State Department advisory text for Burma, current GDACS disaster alerts, CDC health notices, and recent news headlines are shown in the Live conditions section below. For city-specific files (An, Rangoon, Mandalay), see the City Risk Files section below — they include neighborhood-level scam patterns, transport notes, and medical-access details where available.
Country score
Driven by: The US State Department and Government of Canada advise against all travel here, so the score is held at 75 or higher.
Burma's score of 75 is higher than the scores of 91% of the 241 countries we cover.
Data file
| Source | Editorial regional baseline 2026-05-15 (GPI + State Dept advisory + WHO health/transport + INFORM disaster) |
|---|---|
| Last updated | 2026-05-18 02:25:55 |
| City files | 60 |
Assessment memory
Anonymous assessments help Travel Risk Calculator identify which country and city files deserve deeper review.
| Saved assessments | 0 |
|---|---|
| Average composite | No saved signal yet |
Score layers
Safety categories
Official Government Travel Advisories
Cross-referenced official travel advice from the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada, normalized to a unified 1–4 risk scale.
Department of State
Do not travelto Burma for any reason due to armed conflict, unrest, arbitrary enforcement of local laws, poor health infrastructure, landmines and unexploded or…
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Global Affairs Canada
Natural disasters and climate section – added information on El Niño
UK content contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Canadian advice provided by Global Affairs Canada under open government terms. US advice provided by the US Department of State Bureau of Consular Affairs.
Travel Advisory Level History
Historical official advisory level changes over time.
What Changed This Month in Burma
Chronological record of verified security, advisory, health, and hazard updates over the past 30 days.
- Oct 2, 2026 CDC Notice Level 1 - Global Dengue (Watch).
- Sep 23, 2026 CDC Notice Level 2 - Global Polio (Alert).
City Risk Files in Burma
Showing 60 destination files with city-specific safety data in Burma, ranked by demand and population.
An
Tier BRakhine State
Rangoon
Tier BYangon
Mandalay
Tier BMandalay
Kyaukse
Tier BMandalay
Myitkyina
Tier BKachin State
Thanatpin
Tier BBago
Ponnagyun
Tier BRakhine State
Nay Pyi Taw
Tier BNay Pyi Taw
Pathein
Tier BAyeyarwady
Letpandan
Tier BBago
Htison
Tier BKayin State
Kengtung
Tier BShan State
Allanmyo
Tier BMagway
Mindat
Tier BChin State
Bago
Tier BBago
Myawadi
Tier BKayin State
Meiktila
Tier BMandalay
Paletwa
Tier BChin State
Kawthoung
Tier BTanintharyi
Wakema
Tier BAyeyarwady
Kyaukme
Tier BShan State
Lewe
Tier BNay Pyi Taw
Yesagyo
Tier BMagway
Kyaunggon
Tier BAyeyarwady
Maungdaw
Tier BRakhine State
Sittwe
Tier BRakhine State
Thanhlyin
Tier BYangon
Sagaing
Tier BSagaing
Yenangyaung
Tier BMagway
Kyeintali
Tier BRakhine State
Minbu
Tier BMagway
Kawa
Tier BBago
Magway
Tier BMagway
Monywa
Tier BSagaing
Pakokku
Tier BMagway
Myingyan
Tier BMandalay
Shwebo
Tier BSagaing
Hinthada
Tier BAyeyarwady
Tamu
Tier BSagaing
Sami
Tier BChin State
Du Yar
Tier BMon State
Amarapura
Tier BMandalay
Minbya
Tier BRakhine State
Tiddim
Tier BChin State
Pauktaw
Tier BRakhine State
Nawnghkio
Tier BShan State
Falam
Tier BChin State
Taunggyi
Tier BShan State
Mawlamyine
Tier BMon State
Kyaukpyu
Tier BRakhine State
Pyay
Tier BBago
Thandwe
Tier BRakhine State
Thaton
Tier BMon State
Pyinmana
Tier BNay Pyi Taw
Zigon
Tier BBago
Leiktho
Tier BKayin State
Pyu
Tier BBago
Hlegu
Tier BYangon
Zalun
Tier BAyeyarwady
Wān Long
Tier BShan State
All towns in Burma (19 additional local facts pages)
These localities carry verified regional geography, nearest hospitals, airports, and natural hazard records with the country baseline risk score.
Live conditions in Burma
Country-scoped real-time data — official advisory from the US State Department, disaster alerts from GDACS, health notices from the CDC, news from Google News. For city-specific weather and air quality, open any city page below.
Official travel advisory
Level 4 · Do Not Travel
Burma - Level 4: Do Not Travel
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Disaster alerts
No active GDACS disaster alerts matched Burma as of the last successful refresh.
Health notices
Health Notices for this Destination
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Level 1 - Global Dengue WATCH · 2026-10-02
Dengue is a year-round risk in many parts of the world, with outbreaks commonly occurring every 2–5 years. Travelers to risk areas should prevent mosquito bites. Country List : Colombia, Vietnam, Maldives, Bolivia, Cambodia, Kenya, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Costa Rica, Mar
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Level 2 - Global Polio ALERT · 2026-09-23
Some international destinations have circulating poliovirus. Before any international travel, make sure you are up to date on your polio vaccines. Country List : Afghanistan, Algeria, Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Niger, Nig
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Level 1 - Global Measles WATCH · 2025-05-28
Measles cases are rising in many countries around the world. All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, according to CDC's measles vaccination recommendations for international travel. Country List : Afghan
Source: CDC Travelers’ Health · fetched 2026-10-16 07:26:45 UTC
Recent headlines
No recent national headlines were returned for Burma. This is not evidence that conditions are quiet; check local and official sources.
Automated safety monitor
Recent safety-relevant news for Burma
Headlines are an early-warning monitor, not risk assessments. Verify material developments with official authorities and the linked publisher.
- Crime China Sentences Three Myanmar Crime Gang Members to Death - World Casino News news.worldcasinodirectory.com · Oct 14, 2026 12:50 UTC · via Googlenews
- Crime China sentences three people to death for running Myanmar scam centres - Al Jazeera www.aljazeera.com · Oct 13, 2026 17:47 UTC · via Googlenews
- Crime China sentences 3 more Myanmar crime bosses to death in scam centre crackdown - South China Morning Post www.scmp.com · Oct 13, 2026 13:26 UTC · via Googlenews
- Politics Malaysia begins Myanmar repatriations despite safety warnings by UN and rights groups - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos abcnews.com · Oct 13, 2026 13:20 UTC · via Googlenews
- General Young men live in fear of being snatched off the streets and sold to Myanmar's army - BBC www.bbc.com · Oct 10, 2026 22:13 UTC · via Googlenews
- Politics Meet India's feisty Gen Z protester who is taking on Modi - BBC www.bbc.com · Oct 9, 2026 07:19 UTC · via Googlenews
- Politics Activists protest as Myanmar’s military-backed leader seeks closer ties on visit to Malaysia - AP News apnews.com · Oct 8, 2026 08:10 UTC · via Googlenews
- General Apex Predator: Sunny Leerasanthanah Considers the Burmese Python - Artforum www.artforum.com · Oct 8, 2026 04:22 UTC · via Googlenews
This country currently has a Level 4 US advisory. Compare the high-risk-country watchlist →
1991–2020 climate normals
Seasonal risk & best time to visit Burma
The most weather-stable two-month window for Burma is December–January, when typical daily temperatures run from about 19°C to 31°C and monthly rain averages 8 mm.
Seasonal planning flags include extreme heat in March–April; heavy rain season in May–September; monsoon in May–September. These are climate patterns, not forecasts.
Climate normals are planning context, not a short-range forecast. Source: Open-Meteo Climate API. Refreshed Aug 10, 2026.
Calculate risk for these travel dates Compare seasonal windows →
Emergency Numbers
| Police | 199 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 192 |
| Fire | 191 |
| General emergency | — |
Backfilled from the public international emergency-number registry. The GSM standard 112 (and 911 in the Americas) is redirected to local emergency services on mobile networks in most countries. Verify locally on arrival.
Frequently asked questions
Is Burma safe to visit right now?
Follow the current official advisory. The baseline composite is analytical context and does not weaken that decision. Composite baseline: 75/100 (Extreme risk). Always cross-check with your home country's foreign-ministry advisory within 7 days of departure; the live US State Department advisory is shown above. Last refreshed October 2026.
What is the current travel advisory for Burma?
The current US State Department advisory level for Burma is shown in the Live conditions section above and is re-fetched every 6 hours from the official RSS feed. UK FCDO, Canada GAC, and Australia DFAT also publish advisories — for high-stakes trips, cross-check at least one foreign-ministry advisory in addition to your home country's. See our travel advisory guide for how to read each tier system.
Is it safe to visit Burma in October 2026?
For October 2026, the baseline composite for Burma is 75/100 (Extreme risk). Live data — advisories every 6 hours, disaster alerts every 30 minutes, health notices every 12 hours, news every hour — is shown in the Live conditions section above. For a personalized risk briefing for your specific trip and traveler profile, use the Travel Risk Calculator linked above.
How are these country-level travel risk scores calculated?
Each category is scored 0-100 from government advisories (US State Dept), crime indices, Global Peace Index data, WHO/CDC health context, and curated regional editorial knowledge. The composite is a weighted sum across nine categories — see /methodology for the full weight breakdown. Live data (advisories, news, disaster alerts, health notices) is layered on top of the baseline at request time.
Where can I find city-specific safety information for Burma?
City-specific files for Burma are listed in the City Risk Files section above. Each city page covers the same nine categories at city scope, plus city-specific scam patterns, transport-hub safety notes, medical-access detail, and (where available) neighborhood-level guidance. Use the header search to find a specific city directly.
When was this page last reviewed?
The baseline scores for Burma were last reviewed on May 18, 2026. Live intelligence (advisory, disaster alerts, health notices, news) refreshes automatically on the cadences described above.
Is this a substitute for an official travel advisory?
No. Travel Risk Calculator provides estimated risk information for planning purposes only. Always check your home country's official travel advisory and any health notices from your national health authority before traveling.
When is the best time to visit Burma?
December–January is the most weather-stable two-month window in the stored 1991-2020 normals. The most weather-stable two-month window for Burma is December–January, when typical daily temperatures run from about 19°C to 31°C and monthly rain averages 8 mm.
What is the rainy, hurricane, or severe-weather season in Burma?
extreme heat: March–April; heavy rain season: May–September; monsoon: May–September.
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Travel Risk Calculator provides estimated travel-threat information for preparation purposes only. It does not replace official government advisories, medical advice, emergency alerts, immigration rules, insurance advice, police guidance, embassy information, or professional security consultation.