Citizens should continue to monitor local media closely.įoreigners in Dawei, Laung Lone and Thayet Chaung townships in the Tanintharyi region have been instructed to leave for their own safety. There are reports of significant military movements in several regions of the country.
This has seen a significant increase in the level of violence with many deaths, injuries and arrests. Political tension and unrest is widespread since the military takeover with regular large demonstrations against the military rule being held by protestors. There is a ban in effect at all times against gatherings of more than 5 people in public spaces. The situation remains tenuous and unstable.Ī general nationwide curfew imposed between 8pm and 4am (Yangon 10pm to 4am) remains in place until further notice. On February 1, 2021, the Myanmar Military detained officials from the elected government and announced a State of Emergency, effectively seizing control of the country’s governance. Confirmation should be sought from the relevant Myanmar Embassy or Consulate well in advance of your departure.Īs a result of these conditions, if you experience an emergency, the Embassy of Ireland is limited in the assistance it can provide. Travel to Myanmar is subject to onerous entry restrictions, which are subject to frequent change at short notice. Irish citizens should not travel to Myanmar unless for essential reasons and if already there, should leave as soon as it is safe to do so. The current advice to ‘Avoid non-essential travel’ is the second-highest level issued by the Department of Foreign Affairs. Roadblocks and military operations are likely to become more prevalent in Yangon and throughout the country. The Embassy advises citizens to avoid public gatherings and limit their outside activities. Explosions or attacks are likely and it is possible these events may increase in both frequency and intensity. The Embassy continues to monitor the ongoing situation in Myanmar since the February 2021 military coup.
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