Editor’s Note
This article serves as a reminder of local laws and regulations regarding photography. Visitors should always be aware of and respect restrictions, particularly concerning sensitive sites, to ensure their safety and avoid legal complications.
It is strongly advised not to photograph or film military installations or sites that could be related to national security (airports, bridges, official buildings), as well as any event that could be considered likely to disturb public order, under penalty of being subjected to interrogation, or even arrest, a fine, and confiscation of the camera or video equipment.
Published on 13/10/2025
The military regime has announced the organization of the first phase of elections, from December 28, 2025, until the beginning of 2026.
It is therefore strongly advised not to travel to Myanmar during the period from December 20 to the end of January 2026.
Published on 20/08/2025
The typhoon season runs from June to November.
It is advisable to ensure that your accommodation is suitable against wind and heavy rain. If not, it is recommended to move to a secure location and avoid remaining isolated.
It is strongly advised to follow the instructions issued by local authorities, especially before planning a road trip, and to stay informed about flight updates from airlines.
Updated on 16/09/2025
Given the raising of the Vigipirate plan posture to the ‘Terror Attack Emergency’ level across the entire national territory, enhanced vigilance is recommended for all our nationals residing or traveling abroad.
Published on: 14/11/2023
The political situation remains very unstable. Police and military forces do not hesitate to suppress any opposition by force, including with live ammunition. Armed clashes are frequent and even intense in several states and regions.
The country continues to experience a civil disobedience movement (CDM) and a deep economic crisis particularly affecting the functioning of the banking sector. Access to cash is persistently disrupted. Following the adoption of restrictive measures, telecommunication and internet networks remain regularly disrupted. It is common for the content of mobile phones to be checked by security forces. The presence of messages suspected of being linked to opposition movements or the installation of connections to one or more virtual private networks (VPNs) can lead to the confiscation of devices and legal prosecution.
Furthermore, the increase in explosions of unknown origin, in Yangon and across the country, calls for enhanced vigilance. It is particularly important to be cautious in crowded public places or places linked to the state apparatus, security institutions, or reputed to be owned by military institutions or their officials. It is recommended to always carry identification documents and to be particularly cautious in all public expressions, especially via social networks. It is also recommended to stay away from gatherings.
A curfew from 1 am to 3 am is in effect in most of the territory, including Yangon. In Mandalay, the curfew was reinstated on November 7th (8 pm – 4 am).
Martial law was established on March 15, 2021, for 6 townships in the Yangon Region (Hlinethaya, Shwepyitha, North Dagon, South Dagon, Dagon Seikkan, North Okkalapa). On February 1, 2023, martial law was extended to 37 other townships in the country, notably in the Sagaing, Magway, Thanintharyi regions and Chin State, and on November 13, 2023, to townships in northern Shan State (Konyan, Laukkai, Lashio, Muse, Hsenwi, Namkham, Kunlong, and Kuktai). The curfew in these townships is in effect from 7 pm to 5 am. It may be adjusted by the military authorities without prior notice.
Residents in Myanmar are urged to exercise the utmost caution in their movements and to inquire beforehand about local security conditions, which can be very volatile. It is advisable to avoid using rail transport. In case of travel to areas not recommended except for imperative reasons, it is strongly recommended to stay informed about the evolution of surrounding security conditions, to keep loved ones informed of these exceptional movements, and to exercise the greatest vigilance. Due to the development of increasing street crime, particular caution should be observed.
The entire territory of Myanmar remains formally not recommended or not recommended except for imperative reasons.