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Turkmenistan: visa and passport requirements

Passport required Return ticket required Visa required
Australian Yes No Yes
British Yes No Yes
Canadian Yes No Yes
Other EU Yes No Yes
USA Yes No Yes
Passports: 

To enter Turkmenistan, a passport valid for six months required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.

Visas: 

Visas for Turkmenistan are required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.

Visa note: 

(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.

Types and cost: 

Dependent upon nationality and duration of stay; visas can be granted for anything from 10 days to 12 months with costs varying from €35 to €505. Fees are doubled for an express service.

Validity: 

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

Application to: 

Consulate (or consular section at embassy).

Working days: 

Three to 10.

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