Low riskAsia · Eastern AsiaMongolia Travel Health Guide
Low risk
Mongolia 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.
COVID-19
Stay up to date with your COVID-19 vaccines before traveling.
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A vaccine is recommended for most travelers to Mongolia. Special dosing may be needed for infants, older adults, or those with health conditions.
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B vaccine is recommended for all unvaccinated travelers to Mongolia.
Measles
Measles cases are rising worldwide. Make sure you're fully vaccinated with MMR vaccine at least 2 weeks before travel. Infants may need early vaccination.
Typhoid
Typhoid vaccine is recommended for most travelers to Mongolia, especially if visiting rural areas or staying with local families.
Rabies
Rabies is present in dogs and wildlife in Mongolia. Consider getting vaccinated before travel if you'll be around animals or in remote areas where treatment might not be readily available.
Tick-borne Encephalitis
Consider tick-borne encephalitis vaccine if you'll be doing extensive outdoor activities in tick-endemic areas of Mongolia.
Yellow Fever
Yellow fever vaccine is not needed for Mongolia - there's no risk and no entry requirement.
Disease risks
Traveler's Diarrhea
Rural areas; lower risk in Ulaanbaatar.
Emergency numbers
Police
102
Medical / Ambulance
103
Fire
101
Tourist Police
1800-7007
U.S. Embassy
+976-7007-6001
Mongolia travel health FAQ
Do I need vaccines to travel to Mongolia?▼
For travel to Mongolia, Routine Vaccines, COVID-19, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Measles and Typhoid are recommended; Rabies, Tick-borne Encephalitis and Yellow Fever may be advised depending on your itinerary. Make sure your routine vaccinations (such as MMR, Tdap, polio and seasonal flu) are up to date, and see a travel-health provider about 4–6 weeks before you leave.
Is there malaria in Mongolia?▼
No — Mongolia is not considered a malaria-risk destination, so antimalarial medication is not routinely needed. Basic insect-bite precautions are still sensible.
Is it safe to travel to Mongolia?▼
From a travel-health standpoint, Mongolia is currently rated low risk. Mongolia carries a CDC Level 1 travel health notice. No malaria risk. Key travel vaccines: COVID-19, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B.
What are the emergency phone numbers in Mongolia?▼
Key emergency numbers in Mongolia are Police 102, Medical / Ambulance 103, Fire 101, Tourist Police 1800-7007 and U.S. Embassy +976-7007-6001. Save them before you travel and confirm the current numbers with your accommodation on arrival.
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Build my Trip KitSources: 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.