U.S. Department of State
Level 1Exercise Normal Precautions
Reissued after periodic review with no changes. Exercise normal precautions in Turkmenistan.
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Asia · Updated
As of July 2026, Turkmenistan scores 50/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates Turkmenistan Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions. Of the 1 Turkmenistan destination assessed, Ashgabat scores highest (50/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 1No advisory against travel
Global travel impacts due to escalation in the Middle East Escalation in the Middle East has caused widespread travel disruption, including airspace closures, delayed and cancelled flights. Your travel plans may be affected, even if your destination is not in the Middle East.
Full advisory →Government of Canada
Level 2Exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories)
Canada's official risk level for Turkmenistan: exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories).
Full advisory →02 · Destinations
Turkmenistan destinations by safety score
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03 · Evidence Signals
Turkmenistan safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2015 | 1.0 / 100k | 94 | World Bank Open Data (2015) |
| Feel safe walking alone after darkUN SDG Global Database · 2019 | 72.3% | 74 | UN SDG Global Database (2019) |
| Physical assault (past year)UN SDG Global Database · 2019 | 0.1% | 100 | UN SDG Global Database (2019) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 70/100 | 70 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 33/100 | 33 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2021 | 8.0 / 100k | 72 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2021) |
04 · Questions
Turkmenistan safety FAQ
Is Turkmenistan safe to visit right now?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Turkmenistan Level 1 of 4 — Exercise Normal Precautions. On our composite index Turkmenistan averages 50/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 29 July 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Turkmenistan?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Ashgabat currently scores highest at 50/100 (Moderate).
Where does this Turkmenistan 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.