🇲🇲 Travel Insurance for Myanmar

Quick Facts: Risk Level: High • E-visa available for tourism

Do You Need Travel Insurance for Myanmar?

E-visa available for tourism Check current entry requirements before departure.

Healthcare & Medical Costs in Myanmar

Yangon has some acceptable facilities — Asia Royal Hospital, Pun Hlaing Siloam Hospital. Mandalay and Bagan have basic clinics. Rural Myanmar has essentially no modern healthcare.

Private clinic in Yangon: $30–80. Hospital day: $100–300. Serious conditions require evacuation to Bangkok ($15,000–25,000). Myanmar's healthcare infrastructure is among the weakest in Southeast Asia.

Key Risks & Safety Concerns

Political instability — Myanmar has experienced coup and civil conflict since 2021. Many areas have active travel advisories. Road conditions are poor throughout. Malaria in rural areas. Temples in Bagan carry fall risks from steep, unprotected stairs.

Recommended Coverage for Myanmar

$100,000+ with evacuation to Bangkok. CHECK TRAVEL ADVISORIES — many insurers exclude Myanmar or specific regions due to the political situation. Trip cancellation essential given instability.

Insider Tips for Myanmar

Before purchasing insurance for Myanmar, verify your specific insurer covers the country — some have added Myanmar to exclusion lists since 2021. Internet restrictions may prevent you from contacting your insurer online. Carry cash (USD) as backup — ATMs and card payments are unreliable.

Emergency numbers: 199 (ambulance), 199 (police)