Information for Travelers
Each year, thousands of U.S. citizens travel to Burma for tourism, to visit family, and for other reasons. The Consular Office wants your travel to Burma to be safe and practical. The information in this section will help ensure you have a successful trip to or through Burma.
For comprehensive information about traveling to Burma, please read the State Department’s Country Specific information Sheet at: http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1077.html.
We urge you to register your trip to Burma with the Consular Office. For an explanation of registration, see our page titled Travel Registration.
Important Note to all United States citizens traveling to Burma: Although many sanctions have recently been lifted, no Burmese bank accepts traveler's checks and Burmese businesses rarely have capabilities to accept credit cards. While several banks in Burma now accept limited Visa or Master Card ATM card withdrawals, we encourage foreign travelers to enter the country with enough cash to cover all expenses, including unexpected ones. Please plan accordingly to ensure a smooth trip.
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Medical Care Information!
Before your trip, the CDC recommends that you see a health-care provider who specializes in Travel Medicine. If you have a medical condition, you should also share your travel plans with any doctors you are currently seeing for other medical reasons. Please be advised that medical facilities in Burma are inadequate for even routine medical care. There are few adequately trained medical personnel. In an emergency, you will likely need to be medically evacuated to a hospital outside Burma. Medical evacuation from Burma is expensive; we urge all travelers to secure medical evacuation insurance before coming to Burma.
Currency changes!
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The Consular Section regrets to inform you that as of May 1, 2013, we will no longer accept FECs. We will only accept U.S. dollars (in good condition).
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• Travel Warnings
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