Travel Safety Index
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Mongolia

Asia

Higher risk than 27% of countries. Main concerns: tourist scams and transport reliability.

Government Advisory

20
Low

Level 1: Exercise normal precautions

Traveler Practical Risk

29
Low

Confidence: high. Main drivers: tourist scams, transport reliability, civil unrest.

Risk Profile

Score breakdown across 7 risk dimensions

Risk ProfileRisk Profile: Petty Crime 8, Violent Incident 15, Civil Unrest 38, Health 18, Natural Disaster 24, Transport 59, Scams 60πŸ”“ Petty Crime⚠️ Violent IncidentπŸ“’ Civil UnrestπŸ₯ Health🌊 Natural Disaster🚌 Transport🎭 Scams
🎭Scams
Asia avg: 5760
🚌Transport
Asia avg: 5159
πŸ“’Civil Unrest
Asia avg: 6238
🌊Natural Disaster
Asia avg: 2624
πŸ₯Health
Asia avg: 2418
⚠️Violent Incident
Asia avg: 3515
πŸ”“Petty Crime
Asia avg: 328

Practical advice

  • βœ“Follow standard urban travel precautions and keep local emergency contacts available.
Data Sources & Updates Β· Last updated 1/22/2025
Government Advisory: U.S. Department of State(fetched 3/22/2026)
Indicators: World Bank Governance & Stability Indicators (2024)
Recent update: Updated 2025-01-22 from refreshed advisory and traveler risk indicators.

Frequently Asked Questions β€” Mongolia

Is Mongolia safe to travel to?
Mongolia has a practical risk score of 29/100 (Low). The government advisory level is "Low". Main risk drivers are tourist scams and transport reliability.
What are the main travel risks in Mongolia?
The primary risk factors for travelers in Mongolia are: tourist scams, transport reliability, civil unrest. Petty crime is rated 8/100 and violent incidents 15/100.
What is the current travel advisory for Mongolia?
The U.S. Department of State advisory for Mongolia is "Low" (score: 20/100). Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
What safety tips should I know before visiting Mongolia?
Follow standard urban travel precautions and keep local emergency contacts available.

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