COVID-19 Control Measures: Precautionary Restriction Extended Until 31 March

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on 1st March issued an Announcement on Extension of the Precautionary Restriction Measures Relating to Control of the COVID-19 Pandemic until 31 March.

It stated that with a view to the further strengthening of measures to contain the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ministry has issued the announcements regarding temporary entry   restrictions for visitors from all countries.

All those restrictions were extended until 28th February by the Ministry’s announcement dated 31st January. In order to continue its effective response measures to protect the population of the country from the risks of importation and spread of the COVID-19, the Government of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar has decided to extend the afore-mentioned entry restriction measures until 31st March. 

In case of urgent official missions or compelling reasons, foreign nationals,  including diplomats and United Nations officials, who wish to travel to Myanmar by available relief or special flights, may contact the nearest Myanmar Mission for    possible exception with regard to certain visa restrictions. However, all visitors must abide by existing directives issued by the Ministry of Health relating to the prevention and control of the COVID-19 pandemic.