Turkmenistan visa requirements for Singaporeans

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Singaporeans visiting Turkmenistan

Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to apply for a Turkmen Visa.

  • Two copies of completely filled and signed visa application form.
  • Passport with a validity of 6 months after the intended departure from the country.
  • Bank statement which is not older than 3 months showing sufficient funds for the duration of your stay in the country.
  • Two 2x2'' recent passport-sized photograph taken with a white background
  • Flight tickets with entry and exit dates.
  • Information showing that you have the incentive to return to Singapore.
  • Valid travel insurance.
  • Proof of financial support.
  • Proof of accommodation.
  • Copy of return flight ticket.

Turkmenistan Visa for Singaporeans

Facts about Turkmenistan

Turkmenistan is known for its 3 World Heritage Sites, resorts, museums and wildlife in the desert areas. The sea resorts along the Caspian Sea is one of the more popular tourist destinations in the country. Another top site for tourists is the desert fauna of Karakum which is the home of many rare animals. The country has the sixth-largest reserves of natural gas resources.
 
Turkmenistan is currently ranked seventh on the list of least visited countries in the world. The country receives about 7,000 visitors yearly.
 
Foreign men who engage in relationships with local women will be fined and deported from the country.

Types of Turkmenistan Visa

Types of Visa Processing Time Duration of Stay
Tourist visa 3-7 working days 10 days - 12 months
Business visa 3-7 working days 10 days- 12 months

General Requirements for Turkmenistan Visa

  • Two copies of completely filled and signed visa application form.
  • Passport with a validity of 6 months after the intended departure from the country.
  • Bank statement which is not older than 3 months showing sufficient funds for the duration of your stay in the country.
  • Two 2x2'' recent passport-sized photograph taken with a white background
  • Flight tickets with entry and exit dates.
  • Information showing that you have the incentive to return to Singapore.
  • Valid travel insurance.
  • Proof of financial support.
  • Proof of accommodation.
  • Copy of return flight ticket.
Turkmenistan Tourist visa Turkmenistan Business visa

Turkmenistan Tourist Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • The Turkmenistan tourist visa is available to Singaporeans looking to travel to the country for tourism purposes.
  • On entry, every visa holder is required to pay an additional US$14 fee for an entry card that will list their exit point in Turkmenistan.
  • A letter of invitation must be provided by the applicant. Only registered agents in Turkmenistan can apply for a Letter of Invitation on your behalf.
  • Applicants cannot travel to Turkmenistan individually, a tour agent should plan your stay and connect you to a tour group.
  • Applicants traveling with minors are required to provide their birth certificates
  • If you arrive without a visa or certified letter of invitation, authorities may hold you at the airport until you arrange transportation out of Turkmenistan.
  • Applicants are to provide a means of identification or a valid residence permit of the host.
  • Currency restriction for exiting Turkmenistan is $3,000.
  • Once you arrive in Turkmenistan, you must do the following:
    • Register at a State Migration Service office in Ashgabat, Dashoguz, Mary, Turkmenabat, or Turkmenbashy, depending on where your sponsoring organization is located.
    • Inform the State Migration Service in advance of travel outside the city where you are registered. You face fines and deportation if you fail to do so.
    • Register your departure with the State Migration Service one day before you leave. You must register and de-register at the same SMS office.
  • Failure to register properly can result in fines, arrest, and/or deportation.
  • Turkmenistan is mostly a cash economy. Most businesses, including airlines and hotels, do not accept credit cards. While there are some ATMs in Ashgabat, getting personal checks cashed can take up to two months.
  • The official currency in Turkmenistan is the Turkmen Manat. It is illegal to use foreign currencies and to exchange money on the black market. You can obtain Manat in ATM machines.
  • Customs regulations are strict, particularly regarding carpets, jewelry, musical instruments, art, archaeological artifacts, antiques, and protected animals.
  • Travel permits for certain regions in the country are required.

    Turkmenistan Business Visa Eligibility & Requirements

    • Singaporean business travelers can apply for a Turkmenistan business visa if they have the intention of traveling to Turkmenistan for business purposes.
    • Travelers to Turkmenistan may engage in the activities below on a business visa:
      • Attend business meetings.
      • Attend conferences and conventions.
      • Tour a company facility.
      • Negotiate contracts.
    • A letter of invitation from sponsor (either host company or individual) in Turkmenistan (certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Ashgabat) explaining the relationship to the applicant and the purpose of travel. In addition, the letter must indicate the length of stay, place of stay, and contact information.
    • The applicants are required to provide a business cover letter. 
    • The cover letter should include the following information: introduction of the applicant, an indication of the applicant's employment status/position held in the company, and the purpose of visit in Turkmenistan.
    • The business letter must also indicate who will be financially responsible for the applicant and must provide detailed contact information in Turkmenistan.
    • Proof of travel arrangement must be provided. It must come in the form of a computer-generated flight itinerary from the airline or a travel agency or copy of airline ticket showing entry and departure from Turkmenistan.
    • Travelers planning to stay in Turkmenistan for more than 3 months need to present an HIV certificate from a doctor.

    Turkmenistan Visa Fees

    Visa Type

    Sub Types

    Visa Fees

    Tourist visa

    35.00 (USD)

    Business visa

    35.00 (USD)

    Turkmenistan Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Singapore

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    Turkmenistan currently does not maintain an embassy in Singapore. Citizens of Singapore are advised to use embassies/consulates in neighboring countries for their applications.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is a person from Turkmenistan called?

    Historically, all of the Western or Oghuz Turks have been called Türkmen or Turkoman. Today, however, the terms are usually restricted to two Turkic groups: the Turkmen people of Turkmenistan & adjacent parts of Central Asia, and the Turkomans of Iraq and Syria.

    Can I drink alcohol in Turkmenistan?

    Yes, you can even though there is a new law that has gone into effect in Turkmenistan limiting alcohol sales in the tightly controlled Central Asian country.

    Does Turkmenistan have internet?

    Turkmenistan is currently one of the most secretive nations in the world. The limited internet access is extremely unreliable, and it is only available to a small percentage of the population.

    What is the main religion in Turkmenistan?

    The majority religion is Sunni Muslim, and Russian Orthodox Christians constitute the largest religious minority.