myanmar

Restricted

travel approval

critical

travel security risk

B

healthcare infrastructure and disease risk

travel requirements

Business travel to Myanmar is restricted to business-critical and requires approval from Global Security and country management. All travelers must take the following actions:

Get approval from Global Security and Myanmar NOJV Manager
Send flight and accommodation details as well as daily itineraries to Global Security's Jeremy Khong and the Myanmar local contact Sanda Win
Contact Global Security and Myanmar local contact prior to visit to arrange transportation and receive guidance

contacts

Click on the link below for all location specific contacts to support travel coordination, approvals, security and medical questions. Please save this information before you travel.

click here for all contact information

security risks

Travelers should be aware of risks associated with the civil unrest and armed conflict in Myanmar since the coup in February 2021. Protests and demonstrations against military rule occur but are less frequent in major cities such as Yangon and Nay Pyi Taw. The military often respond to these protests with arbitrary arrests and use of deadly force. The U.S. Department of State has highlighted a risk of wrongful detention of US nationals by the military regime. The U.S government also has limited ability to provide emergency services in Myanmar as U.S government employees must obtain special authorization to travel outside of Yangon.

Civil unrest and armed conflict occur throughout Myanmar and the level of civil unrest and armed conflict varies significantly between and within states and regions and may change at any time. Fighting between the Burmese military and various ethnic groups and militia occur in parts of Chin, Kachin, Kayin, Rakhine, and Shan states, as well as in Sagaing, Mandalay, and Magway regions.

healthcare infrastructure and disease risks

The Chevron healthcare infrastructure and disease risk level for Myanmar is B. Click here for International SOS health guidance.

guidance

Visitors to Myanmar should exercise high levels of caution and situational awareness and take the following precautions:

Avoid all protests
Remain aware of local developments
Stay in close contact with local BU contacts
Use company-arranged transport at all times
Avoid unauthorized movement outside of the pre-approved itineraries
Strictly adhere to travel advice provided before/upon arrival
Minimize your profile by not displaying Chevron-related logos on your belongings
Be prepared for additional security measures and potential travel disruptions
All staff should ensure that their contact details are up to date before travelling to Myanmar
Erase any sensitive photos, comments, or other materials that could be considered controversial or provocative by the local authorities from your social media pages, laptops, and other electronic devices prior to travel
Employees are advised to avoid communications on sensitive matters and travel with as little sensitive information as possible

	travel approval level	description
	Not Restricted	No Global Security travel restrictions.
	Restricted	Travel requires authorization from Global Security and/or local business unit management.

	travel security risk levels	description
	Low	Low levels of non-violent crime may be present in business and tourist districts, hotels or other locations frequented by travelers, but violent crime is infrequent. Terrorist groups have limited operational capabilities or security and emergency services have the capacity to detect or adequately respond to a potential attack. Protests are mostly non-violent and rarely disrupt regular commerce, transportation and business operations. Industrial action and transport disruption are infrequent.
	Elevated	Crime is not pervasive, but non-violent and violent crime could impact visitors. Periodic political unrest, protests, and/or sporadic acts of terrorism occur, but are unlikely to directly impact business travelers. The capacity of security and emergency services and infrastructure varies. Industrial action can disrupt travel.
	High	Crime and terrorism pose significant direct or incidental risks to travelers. Anti-government or anti-western demonstrations may be commonplace or violent and could delay or prevent travel. Parts of the country are inaccessible or off-limits to the traveler.
	Critical	Violent crime and/or terrorism is pervasive and is directed at travelers. Political instability, domestic conflict and/or violent civil unrest pose significant risks. There is a high risk of arbitrary detention. Large parts of the country are inaccessible to foreigners.

	levels	description
	A	Health care infrastructure is well developed, and site is often used as a referral center. It has competent care in English in most or all sub-specialties, including non-clinical adjuncts such as speech therapy, developmental needs, etc. Endemic diseases are well controlled or not significant. Chevron maintains or has ready access to health care resources. Business travelers should strongly consider consulting with Global Health and Medical prior to travel.
	B	Health care infrastructure is partially/poorly developed and not always available. Advanced care is on an emergency-only basis because of concerns about access, competence, communications in English, medical culture, follow up, hygiene, etc. or care is available for basic needs and sometimes for diagnostics only. Few or no non-clinical adjunctive care resources are present. Endemic diseases may be present with irregular or poor control. Chevron has limited or no internal health support and relies on limited external health care resources or external health resources are unreliable. Business travelers should strongly consider consulting with Global Health and Medical prior to travel.