Current Money situation in Turkmenistan
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MaUji »
Sun Apr 21, 2024 10:39 pm
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Hi everyone,
I know this is a pain point but any recent experiences regarding ATM use with foreign cards in Ashgabat or advice for money exchange?...
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I just came back. Don't ever go to the bank,
Guide said black market rate is about 19 now (November 2024)
I exchanged at the UZ border for 15. The...
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Last post by charleschanp
Fri Nov 15, 2024 4:48 am
Questions on tourist LOI
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The touring taff »
Thu Mar 07, 2024 6:12 pm
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Hi folks,
I have a few questions regarding the tourist visa for Turkmenistan. I'll be booking a 3 day tour through Caravanistan entering from...
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I just came back.
1. LOI was said to be 2 weeks when i applied, 1 week for rush service for extra USD70 but i didn't take it as i had time. In the...
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Last post by charleschanp
Fri Nov 15, 2024 3:47 am
Turkmenistan re-opening Q&A
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FelipeGonzalez »
Tue Jun 21, 2022 12:17 am
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Hi there!
Does anyone have official information on when Turkmenistan will open? I see tours that start in October 2022
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Good news! Managed to get a transit visa (5 days) at the Turkmen embassy in Tashkent. 10 days wait and 45$ payment once you receive it (in your...
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Last post by robertbyron123
Thu Nov 14, 2024 10:26 am
Bajgiran/Ashgabat border updates
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Ecovelo »
Sat Aug 13, 2016 11:00 am
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Hello everyone,
One week ago, on the 6th of August, I tried to cross the border from Iran to Turkmenistan in Bajgiran (like my visa told me to)....
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Hey everyone,
I crossed the Turkmenistan border on October 20th. I took a taxi from Mashhad to the Iranian border for USD 40. The Iranian side was...
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Last post by mikecerqueira
Mon Nov 11, 2024 7:20 pm
Tour company legitimacy check please
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Red »
Fri Aug 02, 2024 4:54 am
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Hi
I'm more than half way through booking a tour through Turkmenistan but now details about the tour company are emerging which don't add up.
I'm...
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Could you elaborate why the payment requests were uncomfortable??
I noticed that there are some tour company in Turkmenistan which only has one...
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Last post by Aquario
Sun Nov 03, 2024 10:22 am
Transit Visa issued from London?
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avarathewanderer »
Fri Sep 06, 2024 11:24 am
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Hello,
Is a transit visa still being issued from the London embassy? I am thinking to visit in November for 5 days.
Thanks
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I have called the London embassy today and they are still not issuing transit visas.
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Tue Oct 29, 2024 10:59 pm
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Last post by Tombali
Fri Oct 25, 2024 8:48 am
Yorga Travel
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reneeineastbay »
Tue Dec 26, 2023 6:29 am
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Has anyone heard of Yorga Travel? They are very responsive, but i cant find anything about them online. I'm trying to find out if they are legit
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I have just completed a tour with Yorga and I doubt you can get better guiding and service.
I contacted 4 renowned guide firms. Only this company...
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Last post by Jacky
Fri Oct 25, 2024 8:34 am
Is Kunya-Urgench worth visiting?
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MarioSg777 »
Sat Aug 31, 2024 4:58 pm
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Hi everyone,
I have a 4-day tour in Turkmenistan. The itinerary is more or less as follows:
1. Shavat - Dashoguz - Darvaza
2. Darvaza - Ashgabat
3....
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Currently debating the same question, what did you end up doing (if you've already been)?
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Last post by roundthehouses
Tue Oct 01, 2024 6:40 am
How many cigarettes can you take into Turkmenistan?
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steven »
Sun Jan 08, 2017 10:03 am
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We are confused. RFE/RL puts the number at 2 cartons or 400 cigarettes, while we got 1 traveler report saying instead: 2 packs / 40 cigarettes.
Let...
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Hi all
I am going to Turkmenistan in the coming weeks flying into Ashgabat. I believe cigarettes are valuable but limited to 2 packs (40 cigarettes)...
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Last post by 1974ChainGang
Wed Sep 04, 2024 9:45 pm
Turkmenistan open to tourist 20-30 Sep?
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KZ0109 »
Tue Apr 16, 2024 11:56 am
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Hi guys
I've heard that Turkmenistan will be closed from 20 to 30 Sep due to independence day celebrations and that no LOI will be issued for...
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Hi
Sungur Travel - I found them the cheapest. If you need the email address let me know, but you can google it.
Happy travels!
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Last post by LindaR
Fri Jul 26, 2024 10:35 am
Travel from Bukhara to Ashgabat
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cee »
Sat Jul 20, 2024 6:11 pm
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I have reserved a tour that starts in Ashgabat. But I wanted to go to Uzbekistan first - and discovered it is impossible to fly directly from...
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I do think they might not let you out of the border post until a guide shows up.
Thanks for your help, all sorted now!
Hi Cee, how did you...
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Last post by TezzaTravels
Thu Jul 25, 2024 10:20 pm
Camouflage backpack?
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MarioSg777 »
Sun Jul 07, 2024 8:12 pm
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Hello everyone. This might be a silly question, but I'm planning my trip to Turkmenistan in September and I was wondering if I would have any...
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Don't know if it's legal, but locals may confuse you with some sort of military personnel. Avoid.
I will definitely buy another backpack. Better...
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Last post by MarioSg777
Mon Jul 08, 2024 7:40 am
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Tue Jun 18, 2024 7:03 pm
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Last post by bwv812
Tue Jun 11, 2024 7:24 pm
From Turkmenistan to Kazakhstan
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Lucacapra11 »
Mon May 27, 2024 8:53 am
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Hello guys, I would like to cross the border between Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan by car (Zhanaozen-Turkmenbashi road). Does anyone have any...
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Hello guys, I would like to cross the border between Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan by car (Zhanaozen-Turkmenbashi road). Does anyone have any...
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Wed May 29, 2024 2:19 pm
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Last post by Milad
Mon May 13, 2024 12:21 pm
Cant afford a tour. Can any agent provide only the LOI for entry into Turmenistan?
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monica30 »
Tue Apr 23, 2024 1:27 pm
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So every tour company we have contacted has quoted us like $400-500 per person for a 3 day tour from Khiva border to darwaze and Ashgabat and back....
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I travelled to Turkmenistan last June not long after they opened up. I too ofcourse didn't want to pay for a tour so I emailed every tour company...
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Last post by HalaMadrid
Mon May 13, 2024 11:15 am
Buying Turkmen carpets in Ashgabat?
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crimeariver »
Thu Mar 14, 2024 7:19 pm
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Hi all,
I’m planning to be in Ashgabat end of August/start of September. I would really love to buy a Turkmen rug… does anyone have any experience...
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I’d love to, but due to my nationality I am avoiding travel to Iran… :cry:
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Last post by crimeariver
Mon Mar 18, 2024 2:37 pm
TRANSIT VISA
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safadeza »
Wed Feb 28, 2024 5:01 pm
Hey
someone have recently news about some consulate that relaise short transit visa 48 h (without LOI)?
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Last post by safadeza
Wed Feb 28, 2024 5:01 pm
Cheap flights to Central Asia
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Neil McNeilface »
Sun Sep 03, 2023 8:50 am
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Does anyone have any recommendations/suggestions of cheap ways of flying to (anywhere in) Central Asia from Europe (specifically UK)?
Ashgabat...
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It's also worth signing up to the Pegasus newsletter. Every few months, they seem to have a massive sale, and they have several destinations in the...
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Wed Feb 28, 2024 2:12 pm
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Last post by JavaidAli
Wed Feb 21, 2024 4:22 pm
Turkmenistan independence day
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danielsdiaz »
Wed Jan 10, 2024 10:58 pm
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Hello,
We were trying to get some tours for independence day and contacted a lot of tour agencies.
One of the tour agencies told us that the...
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So I guess you didn't read the article I linked (which talks about Independence Day).
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Last post by bwv812
Thu Jan 11, 2024 4:30 pm
Cross the Turkmenistan in truck camper
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zoojump »
Sat Nov 04, 2023 7:13 am
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Hello everybody,
I would like to know how to cross the Turkmenistan in spring, by truck with 2 dogs, from Iran ?
If somebody know the special...
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Hi
We are going to cross Turkmenistan by motorcycle (two bikes) either from Uzbekistan or from Iran. I think would be easier to get visa if you have...
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Last post by My1250adv
Fri Dec 29, 2023 6:06 am
Can anybody help me re getting a LOI
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Kaz1983 »
Thu Nov 23, 2023 9:42 am
Hello.
I'm wanting to find somebody who could write up a LOI
See right now I'm planning on going to Turkmenistan next year understand I would need...
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Thu Nov 23, 2023 12:34 pm
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