Turkmenistan Travel Risk Overview
Is Turkmenistan safe right now? Checked 16 October 2026
Turkmenistan scores 34/100 on our travel risk index (Moderate). The US State Department rates Turkmenistan Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions, updated 21 Aug 2026); the UK has no advice against travel; Canada says: exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories). No change in government advice in the last 7 days.
Turkmenistan has a Travel Risk Calculator score of 34 out of 100 (moderate risk tier); city-level files are available for 6 cities. The score combines five layers (security, crime and scams, health and medical access, natural hazards, current alerts) built from government advisories and open data. This page also covers nine safety categories (crime, disease & health, government advisory, political & civil unrest, natural disaster & weather, transport & route, environmental, digital security, money safety), the current US State Department advisory, GDACS disaster alerts, CDC health notices for Turkmenistan, recent news headlines, plus links to every city we have an editorial file for.
Run a personalized Turkmenistan assessmentAI safety snapshot · refreshed Oct 12, 2026
Turkmenistan maintains a moderate risk level with a baseline composite score of 34 out of 100 as of October 2026. Travelers should consult the US State Department Level 1 advisory and the CDC Level 1 Global Dengue health notice for current guidance.
AI-summarized strictly from the live public-source data below (US State Dept advisory, GDACS, CDC, Google News). Auto-refreshed at most once per day on the first visit. Not official advice.
Live conditions last refreshed: Oct 16, 2026 09:34 UTC
How safe is Turkmenistan to visit in 2026?
Turkmenistan currently sits at 34/100 on Travel Risk Calculator's five-layer score, which puts it in the moderate-risk tier. Most travelers will be fine in Turkmenistan with normal preparation, but a few risk categories warrant attention. The full live US State Department advisory text for Turkmenistan, current GDACS disaster alerts, CDC health notices, and recent news headlines are shown in the Live conditions section below. For city-specific files (Türkmenabat, Ashgabat, Akdepe), see the City Risk Files section below — they include neighborhood-level scam patterns, transport notes, and medical-access details where available.
Country score
Driven by: security (39/100) and natural hazards (42/100).
Turkmenistan's score of 34 is higher than the scores of 39% of the 241 countries we cover.
Data file
| Source | Editorial regional baseline 2026-05-15 (GPI + State Dept advisory + WHO health/transport + INFORM disaster) |
|---|---|
| Last updated | 2026-05-18 02:25:55 |
| City files | 6 |
Assessment memory
Anonymous assessments help Travel Risk Calculator identify which country and city files deserve deeper review.
| Saved assessments | 0 |
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| Average composite | No saved signal yet |
Score layers
Safety categories
Official Government Travel Advisories
Cross-referenced official travel advice from the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada, normalized to a unified 1–4 risk scale.
Department of State
Exercise normal precautionin Turkmenistan. Turkmenistan is generally a safe destination for travelers. Medical services for routine and emergency procedures are…
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
FCDO travel advice for Turkmenistan. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Global Affairs Canada
Entry and exit requirements section – updated information on passports
UK content contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Canadian advice provided by Global Affairs Canada under open government terms. US advice provided by the US Department of State Bureau of Consular Affairs.
Entry Requirements & Local Laws
Official travel advice summary from the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.
🛂 Entry Requirements
This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government’s understanding of Turkmenistan’s current rules for the most common types of travel. The authorities in Turkmenistan set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the Embassy of Turkmenistan in the UK. Entering Turkmenistan across the land border from Iran If you are a British national wanting to enter Turkmenistan from Iran, you will need special authorisation from the Government of Turkmenistan and confirmation of an onward flight. Authorisation can be facilitated by the British Embassy in Ashgabat by contacting the FCDO before you travel to the border, indicating whether you are contacting from Iran or from the UK on
Summary of UK FCDO advice, updated Jun 4, 2026 · Full requirements →
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Travel Advisory Level History
Historical official advisory level changes over time.
What Changed This Month in Turkmenistan
Chronological record of verified security, advisory, health, and hazard updates over the past 30 days.
- Oct 2, 2026 CDC Notice Level 1 - Global Dengue (Watch).
- Sep 23, 2026 CDC Notice Level 2 - Global Polio (Alert).
- Sep 27, 2026 Score Change Akdepe risk score moved from 33 to 31 (Method change: scoring v2).
- Sep 27, 2026 Score Change Atamyrat risk score moved from 33 to 32 (Method change: scoring v2).
- Sep 27, 2026 Score Change Baharly risk score moved from 33 to 32 (Method change: scoring v2).
City Risk Files in Turkmenistan
Showing 6 destination files with city-specific safety data in Turkmenistan, ranked by demand and population.
Türkmenabat
Tier BLebap
Ashgabat
Tier BAşgabat
Akdepe
Tier BDaşoguz
Daşoguz
Tier BDaşoguz
Balkanabat
Tier BBalkan
Mary
Tier BMary
All towns in Turkmenistan (25 additional local facts pages)
These localities carry verified regional geography, nearest hospitals, airports, and natural hazard records with the country baseline risk score.
Live conditions in Turkmenistan
Country-scoped real-time data — official advisory from the US State Department, disaster alerts from GDACS, health notices from the CDC, news from Google News. For city-specific weather and air quality, open any city page below.
Official travel advisory
Level 1 · Exercise Normal Precautions
Turkmenistan - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions
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Traveller notes from government advice
LGBT+ travellers
Male same-sex sexual activity is illegal, and punishable by a prison sentence. Same-sex relationships generally meet with disapproval in Turkmen society. Avoid showing affection in public.
Read more advice for LGBT+ travellers.
Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (Open Government Licence v3.0), updated 4 Jun 2026. Full advice
Local laws and customs
Personal ID
Police sometimes carry out checks of identity documents. Always carry your passport on you. Keep a copy of the photo page of your passport and your letter of invitation in a safe place.
Crime
Whilst the crime rate is low, you should exercise a similar level of caution as you would in the UK.
Ramadan
Ramadan is a holy month for Muslims. The dates vary by year and country. Cafés and restaurants may amend their menus and be busy around fast-breaking (‘Iftar’). Areas around mosques are also likely to be busy around prayer times. Take particular care not to offend religious sensitivities at this time.
Alcohol laws and bans
It is illegal to drink alcohol in any communal spaces, including:
parks or public squares
forests or beaches
train stations, airports or sea ports
underpasses
government offices
If you’re caught drinking alcohol in these places you can get a fine…
Read the full UK government advice
Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (Open Government Licence v3.0), updated 4 Jun 2026. Full advice
Entry requirements
This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government’s understanding of Turkmenistan’s current rules for the most common types of travel.
The authorities in Turkmenistan set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the Embassy of Turkmenistan in the UK.
Entering Turkmenistan across the land border from Iran
If you are a British national wanting to enter Turkmenistan from Iran, you will need special authorisation from the Government of Turkmenistan and confirmation of an onward flight.
Authorisation can be facilitated by the British Embassy in Ashgabat by contacting the FCDO before you travel to the border, indicating whether you are contacting from Iran or from the…
Check the official entry requirements for your nationality before you travel.
Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (Open Government Licence v3.0), updated 4 Jun 2026. Official entry requirements
Disaster alerts
No active GDACS disaster alerts matched Turkmenistan as of the last successful refresh.
Health notices
Health Notices for this Destination
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Level 1 - Global Dengue WATCH · 2026-10-02
Dengue is a year-round risk in many parts of the world, with outbreaks commonly occurring every 2–5 years. Travelers to risk areas should prevent mosquito bites. Country List : Colombia, Vietnam, Maldives, Bolivia, Cambodia, Kenya, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Costa Rica, Mar
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Level 2 - Global Polio ALERT · 2026-09-23
Some international destinations have circulating poliovirus. Before any international travel, make sure you are up to date on your polio vaccines. Country List : Afghanistan, Algeria, Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Niger, Nig
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Level 1 - Global Measles WATCH · 2025-05-28
Measles cases are rising in many countries around the world. All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, according to CDC's measles vaccination recommendations for international travel. Country List : Afghan
Source: CDC Travelers’ Health · fetched 2026-10-16 07:26:45 UTC
Recent headlines
No recent national headlines were returned for Turkmenistan. This is not evidence that conditions are quiet; check local and official sources.
1991–2020 climate normals
Seasonal risk & best time to visit Turkmenistan
The most weather-stable two-month window for Turkmenistan is September–October, when typical daily temperatures run from about 10°C to 29°C and monthly rain averages 7 mm.
Seasonal planning flags include extreme heat in July. These are climate patterns, not forecasts.
Climate normals are planning context, not a short-range forecast. Source: Open-Meteo Climate API. Refreshed Sep 7, 2026.
Calculate risk for these travel dates Compare seasonal windows →
Emergency Numbers
| Police | 102 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 103 |
| Fire | 101 |
| General emergency | — |
Backfilled from the public international emergency-number registry. The GSM standard 112 (and 911 in the Americas) is redirected to local emergency services on mobile networks in most countries. Verify locally on arrival.
Frequently asked questions
Is Turkmenistan safe to visit right now?
Mostly safe with normal precautions. Turkmenistan has a few categories that warrant planning — read the breakdown below and check the live US State Department advisory. Composite baseline: 34/100 (Moderate risk). Always cross-check with your home country's foreign-ministry advisory within 7 days of departure; the live US State Department advisory is shown above. Last refreshed October 2026.
What is the current travel advisory for Turkmenistan?
The current US State Department advisory level for Turkmenistan is shown in the Live conditions section above and is re-fetched every 6 hours from the official RSS feed. UK FCDO, Canada GAC, and Australia DFAT also publish advisories — for high-stakes trips, cross-check at least one foreign-ministry advisory in addition to your home country's. See our travel advisory guide for how to read each tier system.
Is it safe to visit Turkmenistan in October 2026?
For October 2026, the baseline composite for Turkmenistan is 34/100 (Moderate risk). Live data — advisories every 6 hours, disaster alerts every 30 minutes, health notices every 12 hours, news every hour — is shown in the Live conditions section above. For a personalized risk briefing for your specific trip and traveler profile, use the Travel Risk Calculator linked above.
How are these country-level travel risk scores calculated?
Each category is scored 0-100 from government advisories (US State Dept), crime indices, Global Peace Index data, WHO/CDC health context, and curated regional editorial knowledge. The composite is a weighted sum across nine categories — see /methodology for the full weight breakdown. Live data (advisories, news, disaster alerts, health notices) is layered on top of the baseline at request time.
Where can I find city-specific safety information for Turkmenistan?
City-specific files for Turkmenistan are listed in the City Risk Files section above. Each city page covers the same nine categories at city scope, plus city-specific scam patterns, transport-hub safety notes, medical-access detail, and (where available) neighborhood-level guidance. Use the header search to find a specific city directly.
When was this page last reviewed?
The baseline scores for Turkmenistan were last reviewed on May 18, 2026. Live intelligence (advisory, disaster alerts, health notices, news) refreshes automatically on the cadences described above.
Is this a substitute for an official travel advisory?
No. Travel Risk Calculator provides estimated risk information for planning purposes only. Always check your home country's official travel advisory and any health notices from your national health authority before traveling.
When is the best time to visit Turkmenistan?
September–October is the most weather-stable two-month window in the stored 1991-2020 normals. The most weather-stable two-month window for Turkmenistan is September–October, when typical daily temperatures run from about 10°C to 29°C and monthly rain averages 7 mm.
What is the rainy, hurricane, or severe-weather season in Turkmenistan?
extreme heat: July.
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Travel Risk Calculator provides estimated travel-threat information for preparation purposes only. It does not replace official government advisories, medical advice, emergency alerts, immigration rules, insurance advice, police guidance, embassy information, or professional security consultation.