Turkmenistan Visa Information

Passport/Visa

	Passport Required?	Visa Required?	Return Ticket Required?
British	Yes	Yes	No
Australian	Yes	Yes	No
Canadian	Yes	Yes	No
USA	Yes	Yes	No
Other EU	Yes	Yes	No

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

Visas
Visa 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 travelers are advised to contact the nearest Turkmenistan embassy well in advance of intended date of departure. (c) Travelers must not overstay their visas. Travelers 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 recognized 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 traveling. (g) Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see General Info).

Types of Visa and Cost
Dependent upon nationality and duration of stay; contact the embassy for details of prices (see General Info). An example: for a British national traveling to Turkmenistan for a 10-day tourist 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.

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

Applications to:
Consulate (or consular section at embassy); see General Info.

Working Days Required
Three to 10.

Warning
Most visits to Turkmenistan are trouble-free.

The land border between Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan has been closed. Security has been strengthened on the other land borders.

Turkmenistan has toughened regulations for entering the country. Entry into the country is now permitted only if a visa has been obtained earlier. Travelers must not overstay their visas. Travelers should also register with the State Service of Turkmenistan for the Registration of Foreign Nationals if staying for more than three days.

Travelers should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks which could be against civilian targets including places frequented by foreigners.

Travelers should carry an identity document at all times. Requests to produce proof of identity, for example by the police, are frequent.

This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organizations for the latest travel advice:

British Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Tel: 0845 850 2829.
Website: www.fco.gov.uk

US Department of State
Website: http://travel.state.gov/travel

Health

	Special Precautions	Certificate Required?
Diphtheria	Yes
Hepatitis A	Yes
Malaria	Sometimes
Rabies	Sometimes
Tetanus	Yes
Typhoid	Yes
Yellow Fever	No

Health Care
Medical insurance, including cover for emergency repatriation, is highly recommended. Medical facilities are poor, high levels of disease have been reported. Travelers are advised to take a well-equipped first aid kit with them containing basic medicines and any prescriptions that they may need.


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