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Turkmenistan Travel Health Guide

Low risk

Turkmenistan carries a CDC Level 1 travel health notice. No malaria risk. Key travel vaccines: COVID-19, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B.

Overall risk

Low risk

Malaria

None

Best time to visit

Year-round

Recommended vaccines

Routine Vaccines

Make sure all your routine vaccines are up to date, including chickenpox, tetanus, flu, MMR, polio, and shingles vaccines.

Recommended

COVID-19

Stay up to date with your COVID-19 vaccines before traveling.

Recommended

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A vaccine is recommended for all travelers to Turkmenistan. Infants 6-11 months should also get vaccinated. Special arrangements may be needed for certain high-risk groups.

Recommended

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B vaccine is recommended for all unvaccinated travelers to Turkmenistan, regardless of age.

Recommended

Measles

Measles cases are rising worldwide. Make sure you're fully vaccinated with MMR vaccine at least 2 weeks before travel. Infants 6-11 months need an early dose.

Recommended

Typhoid

Typhoid vaccine is recommended for most travelers to Turkmenistan, especially if you're staying with friends/relatives or visiting smaller cities or rural areas.

Recommended

Rabies

Rabid dogs are commonly found in Turkmenistan. Consider getting rabies vaccine before travel if you'll be around animals or in remote areas where treatment might not be readily available.

Situational

Yellow Fever

Yellow fever vaccine is not needed for travel to Turkmenistan - there's no risk there and it's not required for entry.

Situational

Disease risks

Emergency numbers

Police

102

Medical / Ambulance

103

Fire

101

U.S. Embassy

+993-12-94-00-45

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Sources: CDC Travelers' Health · WHO International Travel and Health. Last updated 2026-07-31. Health conditions and entry rules change — verify with the CDC, WHO and your destination’s authorities before travel. This page is informational and not a substitute for advice from a travel-medicine provider.