There
are no confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported in Burma.
The
government of Burma has implemented enhanced screening and quarantine measures
to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Starting 12:00 A.M. on March 21, 2020,
all travelers arriving to Burma who were in the United States or transited the
United States in the last 14 days are required to quarantine for 14 days in a
Burmese government hospital. Visit the Embassy
webpage on COVID-19 for a full list of entry/exit restrictions.
Burma
has suspended the e-visa and visa-on-arrival programs.
On March
14, the Department
of State authorized the departure from any diplomatic or consular post
in the world of US personnel and family members who have been medically
determined to be at higher risk of a poor outcome if exposed to COVID-19.
The Department of State has issued a Global
Level 4 Health Advisory for COVID-19.
The
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level
2 Global COVID-19 Outbreak Notice.
On March
14, the Department of State authorized the departure, from any diplomatic or
consular post, including U.S. Embassy Rangoon, of US personnel and family
members who have been medically determined to be at a higher risk of a poor
outcome if exposed to COVID-19.
Actions to Take:
- Consider
returning to your country of residence immediately using whatever
commercial means are available.
- Have
a travel plan that does not rely on the U.S. Government for assistance.
- Consult
the CDC
website for the most up-to-date information.
- For
the most recent information on what you can do to reduce your risk of
contracting COVID-19, please see the CDC’s
latest recommendations.
- Visit
the COVID-19
crisis page on travel.state.gov for the latest information.
- Check
with your airlines, cruise lines, or travel operators regarding any
updated information about your travel plans and/or restrictions.
- Visit
our Embassy
webpage on COVID-19 for information on conditions in Burma.
- Visit
the Department
of Homeland Security’s website on the latest travel restrictions
to the United States.
Assistance:
U.S. Embassy
Rangoon, Burma
110 University Ave
Kamayut Township, Rangoon, Burma
Phone:
+95-1-7536-509
Email: acsrangoon@state.gov
Website: https://mm.usembassy.gov
State Department -
Consular Affairs
888-407-4747 or
202-501-4444
Burma
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