Khongoryn Els sand dunes in Mongolia's South Gobi rising above the Gobi steppe with a ger camp in the foreground
Travel health guide

Mongolia

Asia (East Asia)Grade C (Elevated Risk)Risk score 70

Mongolia’s wide-open steppes, nomadic culture, and Gobi Desert adventures offer freedom and vast landscapes. It’s remote and raw in the best way.

  • CDC-aligned guidance
  • Licensed in all 50 states
  • HSA / FSA eligible
Safety grade
C (Elevated Risk)
Risk score
70 / 100
Region
Asia (East Asia)
Last updated
May 28, 2026

About Mongolia

Mongolia’s wide-open steppes, nomadic culture, and Gobi Desert adventures offer freedom and vast landscapes. It’s remote and raw in the best way.

Wandr's recommendations

  • Safe but infrastructure is limited.

  • Medical care is basic outside Ulaanbaatar.

  • CDC recommends hepatitis A/B, typhoid, and rabies for extended stays or rural travel.

US Centers for Disease Control and PreventionBased on data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Common questions

Travel health FAQ

Wandr currently assigns Mongolia a safety grade of C (Elevated Risk) and a risk score of 70/100. Grades summarize destination-specific risk across vaccine-preventable disease, common medication needs, altitude, climate, and outbreak alerts. Scores are derived from CDC, WHO, and US State Department guidance and updated regularly. Use the grade as a starting point — your personal plan still depends on your itinerary, health history, and length of stay.

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