Yes	Yes	No
Yes	Yes	No
Yes	Yes	No
Yes	Yes	No
Yes	Yes	No

Valid passport required by all nationals of countries referred to in the chart above.

Visa required by all nationals of countries 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 of countries 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 two-week touristic holiday, the fee would be US$61, processed in 10 working days; or US$111 express, processed in three days. (Note: Payment must be in US Dollars if applying at the embassy in the UK.)

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

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

Three to 10.

17 1984/Pushkin Street, 744000 Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
Tel: (12) 354 777 or 397 606 or 771 or 390 065 or 396 740.
Website: www.tourism-sport.gov.tm

2nd Floor, St George’s House, 14-17 Wells Street, London W1T 3PD, UK
Tel: (020) 7255 1071.
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 1000-1700.

2207 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA
Tel: (202) 588 1500.
Website: www.turkmenistanembassy.org

Yes
Yes
Sometimes
Sometimes
Yes
Yes
No

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

Below are listed Public Holidays for the January 2007-December 2008 period.

2007
1 Jan New Year’s Day.
12 Jan Remembrance Day.
19 Feb National Flag Day.
8 Mar International Women’s Day.
20 Mar Novruz Bairam (Turkmen New Year). 
8 May Heroes’ Day.
9 May Victory Day.
18 May Constitution Day.
6 Oct Remembrance Day (Anniversary of the 1948 Earthquake).
13 Oct Ramadan Bairam (End of Ramadan).
27-28 Oct Independence Day.
12 Dec Neutrality Day.
20 Dec Kurban Bairam (Feast of the Sacrifice).

2008
1 Jan New Year’s Day.
12 Jan Remembrance Day.
19 Feb National Flag Day.
8 Mar International Women’s Day.
20 Mar Novruz Bairam (Turkmen New Year). 
8 May Heroes’ Day.
9 May Victory Day.
18 May Constitution Day.
2 Oct Ramadan Bairam (End of Ramadan).
6 Oct Remembrance Day (Anniversary of the 1948 Earthquake). 
27-28 Oct Independence Day.
9 Dec Kurban Bairam (Feast of the Sacrifice).
12 Dec Neutrality Day.

Muslim festivals (End of Ramadan and Feast of the Sacrifice) are timed according to the phases of the moon and the dates given are approximations.