Myanmar: travel laws for tourists, topic by topic

Extreme

Overall verdict for Myanmar: Extreme. Below, the risk level of each of the 23 topics that get travellers fined or arrested. The exact rule, thresholds and penalties are in the LawsTravels app.

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🎁 Free, no account: Drugs, Sex & dating, Religion

The 23 topics at a glance

Banned or serious riskAllowed, with limitsRelaxed

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This page gives you the level. The app gives you the rule, the numbers and the penalties for Myanmar, offline, in 23 languages.

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How Myanmar compares

With 12 of 23 topics flagged red, Myanmar is stricter than 9 of the 9 other countries in South-East Asia (regional average: 7.1). Worldwide, Myanmar ranks #9 of 148 for strictness (tied with 5 other countries).

What sets it apart

Visa & customs: flagged red here, while only 10 of 148 countries are this strict.
Behavior: flagged red here, while only 19 of 148 countries are this strict.
Religion: flagged red here, while only 22 of 148 countries are this strict.

What to watch most in Myanmar

🛂 Visa & customs · Guides by topic

Most countries require a passport valid at least six months beyond your arrival date.
Airlines refuse boarding without proof of onward travel where the destination requires it.
Electronic authorisations are not visas and can be refused — apply days ahead, not hours.

🤝 Behavior · Guides by topic

Insulting the head of state, the royal family or the flag is a criminal offence in a number of countries.
Losing your temper in public — shouting, aggressive gestures — is treated far more seriously in Asia than in Europe.
Rude gestures that are trivial at home can be a public order offence elsewhere.

🕌 Religion · Guides by topic

Blasphemy remains a criminal offence in dozens of countries, sometimes with very heavy sentences.
Proselytising — including handing out leaflets or discussing conversion — is illegal in several countries.
Tattoos of religious figures have led to deportations and arrests in South-East Asia.

Myanmar at a glance

CapitalNaypyidaw

CurrencyMyanmar Kyat (MMK)

LanguageBurmese

Emergency number199 police / 192 secours

Driving sideRight

Mains voltage230 V

Calling code+95

Time zoneUTC+06:30

Plug typesC · F · G

Land borders🇧🇩 Bangladesh 🇨🇳 China 🇮🇳 India 🇱🇦 Laos 🇹🇭 Thailand

Frequently asked questions

Is Myanmar strict with tourists?

Overall verdict: Extreme. 12 of 23 topics are flagged as banned or a serious risk (Drugs, Sex & dating, Religion, Driving, Photo & video, Weapons, Fines, Visa & customs, Behavior, Jail risk, Drones, Politics & protest), 9 require caution.

What can get me fined or arrested in Myanmar?

The strictest topics for travellers in Myanmar are: Drugs, Sex & dating, Religion, Driving, Photo & video, Weapons, Fines, Visa & customs, Behavior, Jail risk, Drones, Politics & protest. Each has specific thresholds and penalties, detailed in the app.

Where do I find the exact rules for Myanmar?

In LawsTravels: open Myanmar, each topic shows the level, the rule, the thresholds and what to do at customs, offline. 3 topics are free on every country; the other 20 unlock for the price of a coffee.

What is the emergency number in Myanmar?

In Myanmar, dial 199 police / 192 secours. Capital: Naypyidaw. Currency: Myanmar Kyat (MMK). Main language: Burmese.

Which side of the road do they drive on in Myanmar?

In Myanmar, traffic drives on the right. Mains voltage: 230 V. Calling code: +95. Time zone: UTC+06:30. Plug types: C · F · G.

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Levels summarise publicly available legal information for travellers and are not legal advice. Laws change and enforcement varies: confirm with the embassy or consulate of your destination.