Myanmar

We advise do not travel (level 4 of 4) to Myanmar due to ongoing civil unrest and armed conflict. There has been a significant increase in the level of violence with many deaths, injuries and arrests. There are reports of significant military movements in several regions of the country. Conflict can escalate quickly. Monitor local media closely. Foreigners in Dawei, Laung Lone and Thayet Chaung townships in the Tanintharyi region have been instructed to leave for their own safety. Explosions and attacks are occurring in Yangon and other parts of the country, and have included police stations, ward administration offices township electricity offices, civilian facilities and shops. Police and military vehicles, and security and administrative personnel have been targeted. Maintain heightened security awareness, including for reactions to calls for popular revolt against the military. Avoid facilities and vehicles linked to security forces and military administration, and move away from anything of concern. Avoid all protests and areas of known and possible unrest. Avoid townships under martial law. A curfew is in place. Protocols are in place for Embassy staff movements in Yangon. There have been widespread detentions, including of foreigners. Australians may be at risk of arbitrary detention. If it's safe to do so, leave Myanmar by commercial means on one of the limited international flights departing Yangon. Contact airlines directly. All bookings for departures from Myanmar must be made at least 10 days in advance of the intended departure and be shared with Myanmar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. COVID-19 infection rates remain high across Myanmar. Stay-at-home orders have been imposed across Myanmar, including townships in Yangon. Transit through Singapore from Myanmar is currently suspended. You'll need a negative COVID-19 (PCR) test to transit Malaysia. If you're remaining in Myanmar, you should shelter-in-place.

We continue to advise:

Do not travel to Myanmar due to:

• ongoing civil unrest and armed conflict
• the health risks from the COVID-19 pandemic and the significant disruptions to global travel.