Avoid non-essential travel to Myanmar right now. There is an ongoing or likely conflict, and you should follow your government's advice.
Active armed conflict
A civil war has raged since the 2021 military coup, with the junta fighting resistance forces and ethnic armies across much of the country.
What this means for you
Fighting, conscription sweeps and internet shutdowns affect wide areas. Many regions are off-limits and emergency help is scarce outside the main cities.
Myanmar danger summary
Myanmar is currently rated avoid by countrysignal. A civil war has raged since the 2021 military coup, with the junta fighting resistance forces and ethnic armies across much of the country. Fighting, conscription sweeps and internet shutdowns affect wide areas. Many regions are off-limits and emergency help is scarce outside the main cities. This page reflects live data and updates as the situation changes. It is information, not official travel advice; always check your government's guidance before you travel.
Risk at a glance
Danger
Level
Detail
Overall travel verdict
severe
Avoid non-essential travel.
Armed conflict
severe
Active armed conflict on this territory.
Natural hazards
none
No active natural-hazard alerts.
Civil unrest
none
No unusual unrest signal.
Data confidence
elevated
Lower confidence; few corroborating signals.
Before you travel to Myanmar
Reconsider non-essential travel entirely until the situation eases.
If you must go, share a detailed itinerary with someone at home and agree on regular check-ins.
Check your government's current travel advisory for Myanmar, and register your trip if they offer it.
Open the live map for Myanmar right before you go and again on arrival, since the situation can change daily.
Save your country's emergency number and your embassy's contact, and keep a copy offline.
Make sure travel insurance covers medical evacuation and trip disruption.
Identify the nearest functioning airport and a backup exit route before you arrive.
Myanmar travel safety FAQ
Is Myanmar safe to travel to right now?
As of 17 June 2026, no. countrysignal rates Myanmar avoid for non-essential travel because of an ongoing or likely conflict. Follow your government's advice.
Are there any natural disasters in Myanmar right now?
As of 17 June 2026, countrysignal is tracking no active natural-hazard alerts (earthquakes, storms, floods, wildfires) in Myanmar.
Is there a war or conflict in Myanmar?
Yes. As of 17 June 2026: A civil war has raged since the 2021 military coup, with the junta fighting resistance forces and ethnic armies across much of the country.
What does the Myanmar travel verdict mean?
countrysignal gives each country one of three verdicts: ok to travel, caution, or avoid. Myanmar is currently rated avoid. The verdict is computed from live conflict, natural-hazard and unrest signals, and it updates as the situation changes.
This verdict is generated by countrysignal's analysis engine from live conflict, natural-hazard and unrest signals. It is informational only and never an instruction to act. For confirmed emergencies, follow official local alerts.