Travel Health
Vaccinations Mongolia
For Mongolia, LCR recommends DTP, Hepatitis A, Altitude sickness, Measles, Rabies, among others.
General advice
DTP
DTP vaccination is recommended for all travelers. Get the vaccination against DTP before you go to this country.
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A vaccination is recommended for all travelers. Get the vaccination before you go to this country.
Altitude sickness
In this country, you can develop altitude sickness. It can happen when you stay at elevations above 2,500 metres.
Measles
There is a higher risk that you will get measles in this country. Were you born after 1965, and have you never had measles? And have you never had a vaccination against measles? Get a vaccination against measles. Also vaccinate your children if they are older than 6 months and if they have not yet been vaccinated against Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR, or in Dutch: ‘BMR’) as part of the National Immunisation Programme .
Rabies
Mammals in this country may have rabies. Avoid any contact with mammals. Before you travel to this country, ask an expert (doctor/nurse) at a travel vaccination centre if you need a vaccination against rabies.
Depends on your trip
Typhoid
Will you be staying in this country for more than 3 months? Then get vaccinated against typhoid fever. Vaccination against typhoid fever is sometimes also recommended if you are staying in this country for more than two weeks. This depends on the circumstances and your medical situation. Get advice from an expert (doctor/nurse) at a travel vaccination centre.
Hepatitis B
Some people need to get a vaccination against hepatitis B before they go to this country. Get advice from an expert (doctor/nurse) at a travel vaccination centre.
Tick-borne encephalitis
You may get tick-borne encephalitis in this country. Some people need to get a vaccination against tick-borne encephalitis before they go to this country. Get advice from an expert (doctor/nurse) at a travel vaccination centre.
Tuberculosis
There is a higher risk that you will get tuberculosis in this country. Get advice from an expert (doctor/nurse) at a travel vaccination centre. They will tell you if you need a vaccination against tuberculosis or if you should have a test to see if you are infected. The advice is different for different people.
Source: National Coordination Centre for Travellers' Health (LCR). Last updated June 18, 2026 · Open the LCR page
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Frequently asked questions
- Which vaccinations are required for Mongolia?
- LCR does not list a vaccination that is required for entry to Mongolia. Recommended vaccines include DTP, Hepatitis A, Altitude sickness, Measles, Rabies.
- Which vaccinations are recommended for Mongolia?
- According to LCR, travel to Mongolia typically includes: DTP, Hepatitis A, Altitude sickness, Measles, Rabies. Whether you need them depends on your health, trip length and activities.
- When should I get travel vaccinations?
- Book a travel clinic appointment 4 to 6 weeks before departure. Some vaccines need more than one dose.