Turkmenistan – Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions Advisory Issued April 18, 2018

Exercise normal precautions when traveling to Turkmenistan. 

Please read the Safety and Security section on the Country Information page. If you decide to travel to Turkmenistan:

• Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security messages and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
• Follow the Department of State on Facebook and Twitter.
• Review the Crime and Safety Report for Turkmenistan.

U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations.  Review the Traveler’s Checklist.

Source: http://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/turkmenistan-travel-advisory.html
Originally Published: April 18, 2018