Myanmar: Officials continue to enforce COVID-19 restrictions as of June 6 /update 56

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Authorities in Myanmar continue to implement COVID-19 restrictions as of June 6.

Domestic Measures
Public gatherings remain capped at 400 people. People must wear facemasks in public, practice personal hygiene, and maintain a physical distance of 2 meters (6.5 feet). Most parts of the country remain under a 20:00-04:00 or a 22:00-04:00 nightly curfew amid ongoing anti-government unrest. Enforcement of COVID-19 and curfew measures varies. Officials may impose stricter measures, including entry and exit restrictions, in areas with increased COVID-19 activity or a high risk of outbreaks at short notice.

Authorities require partial or unvaccinated domestic air passengers above 6 years old to present a negative rapid antigen test (RAT) result taken within 48 hours before departure.

International Travel Restrictions
Fully vaccinated travelers can enter the country on commercial flights to Yangon International Airport (RGN) and will not need to quarantine upon arrival. Entrants must provide printed evidence of a negative PCR test result taken within 72 hours before arrival and undergo a RAT at their own expense on arrival at RGN; travelers must receive a negative test result before leaving the airport. Foreign nationals must also have a visa, if applicable, and purchase COVID-19 medical insurance from Myanma Insurance; resident diplomats, UN officials, and their families can use health insurance from their own countries. Authorities have resumed accepting applications for e-visas for international tourists. Myanmar nationals can also enter the country via land borders or repatriation flights, regardless of vaccination status. Fully vaccinated citizens on repatriation flights and at land border crossings must quarantine for three days. Inbound travelers who are not fully vaccinated must quarantine for five days.

Foreigners cannot transit through Myanmar; foreign flight crew members are exempt but must self-isolate when in the country. Some border checkpoints are operational.

Advice

Follow all official immigration and health screening instructions. Allow additional time for immigration and health screenings at all ports of entry. Consider delaying traveling if experiencing symptoms associated with COVID-19, as they may prompt increased scrutiny and delays. Avoid any demonstration as a precaution.

Resources

Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Burmese)
Myanmar Insurance
E-Visa Application Online Portal