Is Turkmenistan safe to travel to?

Turkmenistan has a practical risk score of 35/100 (Low). The government advisory level is "Low". Main risk drivers are tourist scams and transport reliability.

What are the main travel risks in Turkmenistan?

The primary risk factors for travelers in Turkmenistan are: tourist scams, transport reliability, civil unrest. Petty crime is rated 7/100 and violent incidents 12/100.

What is the current travel advisory for Turkmenistan?

The U.S. Department of State advisory for Turkmenistan is "Low" (score: 20/100). Level 1: Exercise normal precautions

What safety tips should I know before visiting Turkmenistan?

Follow standard urban travel precautions and keep local emergency contacts available.

Turkmenistan

Asia

Higher risk than 37% of countries. Main concerns: tourist scams and transport reliability.

Government Advisory

Low

Level 1: Exercise normal precautions

Traveler Practical Risk

Low

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

Risk Profile

Score breakdown across 7 risk dimensions

🎭Scams

Asia avg: 5778

🚌Transport

Asia avg: 5174

📢Civil Unrest

Asia avg: 6252

🌊Natural Disaster

Asia avg: 2624

🏥Health

Asia avg: 2418

⚠️Violent Incident

Asia avg: 3512

🔓Petty Crime

Asia avg: 327

Practical advice

✓Follow standard urban travel precautions and keep local emergency contacts available.

Data Sources & Updates · Last updated 2/28/2025

Government Advisory: U.S. Department of State(fetched 3/22/2026)

Indicators: World Bank Governance & Stability Indicators (2024)

Recent update: Updated 2025-02-28 from refreshed advisory and traveler risk indicators.

Frequently Asked Questions — Turkmenistan

Is Turkmenistan safe to travel to?: Turkmenistan has a practical risk score of 35/100 (Low). The government advisory level is "Low". Main risk drivers are tourist scams and transport reliability.
What are the main travel risks in Turkmenistan?: The primary risk factors for travelers in Turkmenistan are: tourist scams, transport reliability, civil unrest. Petty crime is rated 7/100 and violent incidents 12/100.
What is the current travel advisory for Turkmenistan?: The U.S. Department of State advisory for Turkmenistan is "Low" (score: 20/100). Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
What safety tips should I know before visiting Turkmenistan?: Follow standard urban travel precautions and keep local emergency contacts available.

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