Turkmenistan Travel Guide - Passport/Visa

Passport valid for six months required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.

Visa required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.

(a) Special permission must be sought by those wishing to visit border zones. (b) Visa regulations within the CIS are liable to change at short notice. Prospective travellers are advised to contact the nearest Turkmenistan embassy well in advance of intended date of departure. (c) Travellers must not overstay their visas. Travellers should also register with the State Service of Turkmenistan for the Registration of Foreign Nationals if staying for more than three days. (d) Tourists should normally book through a recognised tour operator, who will obtain visas on their behalf; (e) Visitors intending to stay for more than three months must produce a certificate stating that they are HIV-negative. (f) Nationals without an embassy/consulate of Turkmenistan can obtain a visa on arrival, but prior permission to enter the country must be obtained before travelling. (g) Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see Contact Addresses).

Dependent upon nationality and duration of stay; contact the embassy for details of prices (see Contact Addresses). An example: for a British national travelling to Turkmenistan for a 10-day touristic holiday, the fee would be US$46, processed in 10 working days; or US$500 for a 12 month visa. (Note: Payment must be in US Dollars if applying at the embassy in the UK.) A visa issued at Ashgabat Airport on arrival costs US$71 and is valid for 10 days only.

Subject to the nature of the visit and the discretion of the authorities in Turkmenistan.

Consulate (or consular section at embassy); see Contact Addresses.

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