Message to U.S. Citizens
The Embassy advises all Americans that recent developments, including the National Unity Government’s announcement of a “people’s defensive war against the military,” could result in…
Statement from U.S. Ambassador Thomas L. Vajda
Statement from U.S. Ambassador Thomas L. Vajda PRESS STATEMENT U.S. AMBASSADOR THOMAS L. VAJDA AUGUST 13, 2021 On behalf of the U.S. Embassy, I extend…
United States Announces More than $50 Million in Humanitarian Assistance for the People of Burma and...
United States Announces More than $50 Million in Humanitarian Assistance for the People of Burma and $5 Million in COVID-19 Assistance for Thailand PRESS…
Message for U.S. Citizens: COVID-19 Update for July 15, 2021
The spread of COVID-19 within Burma has increased in recent weeks, and local reports indicate that the virus continues to spread in Yangon Region and…
Commerce Increases Restrictions on Burmese Military by Adding Four Entities to Entity List in Continued...
Trade enforcement Gina M. Raimondo FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, July 2, 2021 Office of Public Affairs publicaffairs@doc.gov The Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security…
Treasury Sanctions Senior Officials and Family Members Connected to Burma’s Military
July 2, 2021 WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designated 22 individuals connected to Burma’s military…
The United States Takes Further Actions against the Burmese Military Regime
In response to the brutal campaign of violence perpetrated by the Burmese military regime and to continue imposing costs in connection with the military coup,…
Alert: Information on Outgoing Burma Relief Flights
Alert: Information on Outgoing Burma Relief Flights Updated June 23, 2021 Outgoing international relief flights are currently operating in Burma. Myanmar Airways International (MAI), Singapore…
Online Auction
U.S. Embassy Rangoon is holding an online auction for used household furniture and appliances. The auction will be open until June 16 and can be accessed here . The U.S. Embassy…
Message for U.S. Citizens: Security Information Update for May 28, 2021
To date, explosions in Yangon have primarily targeted regime-affiliated locations. However, other locations are now being targeted. There are an increasing number of barricades in…
Message to U.S. Citizens: Updates Regarding Outgoing International Flights from Burma
This week, Burmese authorities announced that all international air travelers, both Burmese citizens and foreign nationals, must book their tickets at least 10 days in…
Message to U.S. Citizens: Returning to the U.S. on an Expired U.S. Passport
If you are overseas and your passport expired on or after January 1, 2020, you may be able to use your expired passport to return…
Message to U.S. Citizens: Security Information Update
May 18, 2021 THE EMBASSY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IN RANGOON IS TRANSMITTING THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION THROUGH THE AMERICAN LIAISON NETWORK AS A…
Designating One Entity and 16 Individuals Connected to Burma’s Military Regime
Designating One Entity and 16 Individuals Connected to Burma’s Military Regime PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE MAY 17, 2021 Today, the…
Treasury Sanctions Governing Body, Officials, and Family Members Connected to Burma’s Military
Treasury Sanctions Governing Body, Officials, and Family Members Connected to Burma’s Military May 17, 2021 WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s…
Press Release: U.S. Embassy Resumes Student Visa Appointments
Press Release: U.S. Embassy Resumes Student Visa Appointments FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 11, 2021 Yangon – The Consular Section at the U.S. Embassy will…
Statement from Diplomatic Missions to Myanmar on World Press Freedom Day
Statement from Diplomatic Missions to Myanmar on World Press Freedom Day On World Press Freedom Day, we pay tribute to the essential role of…
Message to U.S. Citizens: Security Information Update for April 23, 2021
April 23, 2021 THE EMBASSY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IN RANGOON IS TRANSMITTING THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION THROUGH THE AMERICAN LIAISON NETWORK AS A…
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