|
|
Passport Required ? |
Visa Required ? |
Return Ticket
Required ? |
|
British |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
|
Australian |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
|
Canadian |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
|
USA |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
|
OtherEU |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
|
Japanese |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Note :
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.
PASSPORTS :
Valid passport required by all.
VISAS :
Visa required by all.
Note :
Special permission must be sought by those wishing to visit border
zones.
Types of visa and cost :
Dependent upon
nationality. Single-entry/Transit (for up to 10 days) : US$46 (for
nationals of the UK); US$31 (for nationals of
Canada, USA and Japan). For all other
types of visa, contact the Embassy for details of prices (see Contact
Addresses section).
Validity :
Subject to the nature of the visit and the
discretion of the authorities in Turkmenistan.
Application to :
Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy); see
Contact Addresses section.
Note :
(a) For those coming from
countries without Embassies or Consulates of Turkmenistan, entry visas
may be obtained for a maximum of 10 days on arrival, provided holding
an invitation from a company in Turkmenistan. (b) Tourists
should normally book through a recognised tour operator, who will
obtain visas on their behalf. (c) Visitors intending to stay for more
than 3 months must produce a certificate stating that they are
HIV-negative.
Application requirements :
(a) Completed application form. (b) One
passport-size photo. (c) Passport valid for 6 months from date of
departure. (d) Covering letter explaining purpose of visit. (e) Fee.
(f) Stamped, self-addressed envelope. (g) Letter of invitation
approved by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Turkmenistan (not
needed by visitors seeking a transit visa only).
Working days required : 3 to 7.
Temporary residence :
Applications for temporary residence to carry
out business are handled by the Interior Ministry; those wishing to
obtain temporary residence for other reasons should apply to the
Consular Affairs Office at the Foreign Ministry. |
Passport and Visa 
