U.S. Department of State
Level 1Exercise Normal Precautions
Exercise normal precautionin Mongolia. Mongolia is generally a safe destination for travelers.
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Is Mongolia safe? 🇲🇳
Asia · Updated
As of October 2026, Mongolia scores 73/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates Mongolia Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions. Of the 3 Mongolia destinations assessed, Erdenet scores highest (74/100), while Ulaanbaatar scores lowest (71/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 1No advisory against travel
Fuel shortages in Mongolia There are reports of fuel shortages in Mongolia, including aviation fuel. Fuel supply disruptions may affect domestic and international flights, road travel and access to some remote areas.
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Level 1Exercise normal security precautions
Canada's official risk level for Mongolia: exercise normal security precautions.
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Mongolia destinations by safety score
#1🇲🇳ErdenetSafe · updated 19 October 202674#2🇲🇳DarkhanSafe · updated 19 October 202674#3🇲🇳UlaanbaatarSafe · updated 13 October 202671
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03 · Evidence Signals
Mongolia safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryCA / US | Level 1 — Exercise Normal Precautions · 2 govts | 100 | CA / US |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2023 | 5.9 / 100k | 62 | World Bank Open Data (2023) |
| Feel safe walking alone after darkUN SDG Global Database · 2022 | 70.6% | 72 | UN SDG Global Database (2022) |
| Physical assault (past year)UN SDG Global Database · 2018 | 5.9% | 72 | UN SDG Global Database (2018) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2025 | 76/100 | 76 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2025) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2025 | 57/100 | 57 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2025) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2023 | 11.7 / 100k | 61 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2023) |
04 · Questions
Mongolia safety FAQ
Is Mongolia safe to visit right now?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Mongolia Level 1 of 4 — Exercise Normal Precautions. On our composite index Mongolia averages 73/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 19 October 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Mongolia?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Erdenet currently scores highest at 74/100 (Safe). Ulaanbaatar scores lowest at 71/100.
Where does this Mongolia safety data come from?
Directly from public sources: US, UK and Canadian government advisories, World Bank and UNODC crime statistics, WHO health data, live air-quality, disaster and earthquake feeds — plus AI field research over current local reporting. Read the full methodology.