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US State Dept Travel AdvisoriesUnited States8 May 2026

Burma - Level 4: Do Not Travel

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There was no change to the advisory level. Advisory summary was updated. Do not travel to Burma for any reason due to armed conflict , unrest , arbitrary enforcement of local laws , poor health infrastructure , landmines and unexploded ordnance , and crime . Advisory Summary The Burmese military regime deposed elected leaders and officials in a February 2021 coup d'état. Protests and demonstrations against military rule can occur on significant dates and have the potential for violence. Unrest Due to the ongoing armed conflicts and civil unrest in Burma, U.S. government employees working in Bu
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