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Buying the "Ruhnama" and bring it out of the country?

Last post by TomGoode « Wed Nov 27, 2019 7:18 am
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by JohnRio » Fri Nov 16, 2018 12:53 pm

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Hello Travellers,

In January I will enter Turkmenistan. I am a big fan of all kind of books, so I would be very happy to have the Ruhnama in my...

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I bought an English language copy (they had German too) of the Ruhnama outside the Russian bazaar for 12.60 USD. Still in its protective case and...

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Last post by TomGoode
Wed Nov 27, 2019 7:18 am
Tour Agency for short visit

Last post by steven « Sat Nov 23, 2019 6:22 am
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by FRT15 » Thu Nov 21, 2019 7:01 pm

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Hi everyone, I am considering a short, simple 3 day visit to Turkmenistan as I move around a few of the Stans. Can anyone recommend a travel agency?...

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Just send them a request through the site, that's the quickest way to reach them.

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Last post by steven
Sat Nov 23, 2019 6:22 am
Turkmen tourist visa for holders of Chinese (PRC) passport?

Last post by MirasBazarov « Mon Nov 18, 2019 6:19 am
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by letianwang » Thu Oct 17, 2019 8:28 pm

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Hi,

I am wondering if there is any Chinese citizen on this forum who has travelled to Turkmenistan on tourist visa? How high is the rejection rate?...

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Hi!

Im not Chinese citizen, but working in travel company.

Actually to have a visa is simple and rejection rate will be low if You will order tour...

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Last post by MirasBazarov
Mon Nov 18, 2019 6:19 am
Camping around Mary/Merv

Last post by thijsd « Wed Nov 13, 2019 6:01 am
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by thijsd » Sat Nov 09, 2019 4:13 am

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Since the borderguard explicitely told us we cannot overnight in Mary on our transit visa, we're looking for other possibilities.

We have our own...

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We finally stayed in the hotel near the train station (Myhmanhana). The one with the yellow and green sign on top.
10 dollar for a double room with...

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Last post by thijsd
Wed Nov 13, 2019 6:01 am
Turkmenistan transit visa poll

Last post by SafetyNoodle « Sun Nov 10, 2019 4:54 pm
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by steven » Tue Oct 11, 2016 3:57 pm
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We are always guessing about the percentage of people who get rejected with their Turkmen transit visa. Let's get a bit more scientific about it....

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Success. Applied on an Israeli passport in Moscow, picked up an invitation letter to be used at the border (Turkmenbashi Port) in Baku.
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Last post by SafetyNoodle
Sun Nov 10, 2019 4:54 pm
SIM Card and internet in Turkmenistan

Last post by Briefingsworth « Thu Nov 07, 2019 5:20 pm
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by olmo » Sat Sep 02, 2017 8:26 am

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Had no problem getting an MTN Sim card in Turkmenabat. August 2017. Official shop, guy spoke good English and just copied transit visa and passport....

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Similar experience here - traveled in Turkmenistan in October 2019. Google and gmail worked; WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, etc. are blocked. News...

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Last post by Briefingsworth
Thu Nov 07, 2019 5:20 pm
which border should I choose to get to UZ

Last post by bwv812 « Sun Oct 20, 2019 6:59 am
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by garyloam » Sun Oct 13, 2019 8:04 am

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I am planning to travel to UZ from Turkmenistan, and visit Khiva, Bukhara, Smarkand.

Which border do you suggest to cross, in terms of convenience...

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If you check the reports there are people who have taken the train, and many stay at the crater.

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Last post by bwv812
Sun Oct 20, 2019 6:59 am
Will visa work in Turkmenistan ATM's?

Last post by ConorC « Sat Oct 19, 2019 6:06 am
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by ConorC » Thu Oct 17, 2019 9:33 am

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I am currently travelling through iran towards turkmenistan! My cash situation is slightly limited. If I cross into turkmenistan is it possible to...

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Much appreciated for replying! I have found a way to get cash in Iran so I think I will take what I need to cover turkmenistan crossing! 👍

Thanks...

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Last post by ConorC
Sat Oct 19, 2019 6:06 am
Direct Flights From Central Asia to Turkmenistan: Turkmenistan Airlines

Last post by Bakhtiyark « Fri Oct 04, 2019 11:56 am
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by Eda » Fri Jun 21, 2019 8:21 pm

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Hello All,

After scouring the web for days, I came across a direct flight from Almaty to Ashgabat on the website Alternative Airways. The price is...

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There are transit flights to Bangkok and Dubai from Almaty and they are CHEAPER from Turkmenistan, than booking direct flights. Return ticket...

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Last post by Bakhtiyark
Fri Oct 04, 2019 11:56 am
Applying for Turkmenistan transit visa by email ?

Last post by emarosa « Thu Oct 03, 2019 3:41 am
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by emarosa » Sun May 05, 2019 12:07 am

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Hi there,

Is it possible to apply for a Turkmenistan transit visa by email ? I don't have an embassy in my country (NZ), and will only be travelling...

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emarosa,

Were you able to arrange the transit visa via email? Thanks
Sorry for late reply ! I changed my route and didn't go to Turkmenistan sorry...

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Last post by emarosa
Thu Oct 03, 2019 3:41 am
Problems with downloading visa application form?

Last post by garyloam « Wed Sep 18, 2019 4:58 pm
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by sisteray » Thu Aug 22, 2019 5:11 am

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Hey guys,

I want to apply for a transit visa to Turkmenistan, but cannot seem to manage to download the application form from any of the embassies'...

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Hey, I had this problem too. I had to use my work laptop which had the right Adobe on it. The embassy weren't very helpful.
If you PM me your email...

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Last post by garyloam
Wed Sep 18, 2019 4:58 pm
Itenary & tours

Last post by fatimanorat « Sun Sep 15, 2019 4:35 pm

by fatimanorat » Sun Sep 15, 2019 4:35 pm

Hi there,

we're thinking of visiting Turkmenistan in April 2020, any recommendations for a 10-12 day itenary and also travel agencies who can...

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Last post by fatimanorat
Sun Sep 15, 2019 4:35 pm
Turkmenistan vs. North Korea World Cup Qualifying Game

Last post by steven « Fri Sep 13, 2019 4:45 am
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by SafetyNoodle » Thu Sep 12, 2019 6:45 pm

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I was just looking at the schedules and noticed that there is going to be a world cup qualifying day on one of the days I'm planning to be in...

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I'd just go to the stadium and get a ticket there. Quite a match, though!

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Last post by steven
Fri Sep 13, 2019 4:45 am
Entry/exit from Turkmenbashi during local events

Last post by wanderlust2 « Fri Aug 16, 2019 2:35 pm
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by wanderlust2 » Fri Aug 16, 2019 1:55 pm

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Please check to see if there are any events scheduled in/around the dates of your entry/exit to/from the country. On August 11-12 a Caspian Sea...

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This conference was actually advertised - I saw it in brochures at the embassy in Tashkent. And even asked about it at the embassy; everyone seems...

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Last post by wanderlust2
Fri Aug 16, 2019 2:35 pm
Prices for train, buses and shared taxis

Last post by wanderlust2 « Fri Aug 16, 2019 2:29 pm

by wanderlust2 » Fri Aug 16, 2019 2:29 pm

Trains in Turkmenistan are good, have AC, provide clean linens. There is hot water provided for your own tea/coffee. Bring your own cup. Tickets are...

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Last post by wanderlust2
Fri Aug 16, 2019 2:29 pm
Dinosaur Plataeu

Last post by Hannes+Anne « Thu Aug 15, 2019 1:31 pm
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by Joey1234 » Mon Mar 05, 2018 6:29 pm

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I'm visiting Turkmenistan on a 5 day transit visa from the 8th. My main 2 sights are Darvaza of course and Merv, but would love to see the dinosaur...

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Hey folks,
any suggestions how to get to the footprints from Turkmenabat without own car? We have 2 days in our schedule to go there and think it is...

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Last post by Hannes+Anne
Thu Aug 15, 2019 1:31 pm
Transit Visa Azer by flight - turkm - uzbek

Last post by Safarejolebi « Thu Aug 08, 2019 9:33 am

by Safarejolebi » Thu Aug 08, 2019 9:33 am

Hi,

Has anybody been able to get a transit visa for Turkmenistan flying from Baku to Asghabat then going overland to Uzbekistan?

Thank you for any...

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Last post by Safarejolebi
Thu Aug 08, 2019 9:33 am
Visa on arrival in Ashgabat - 24/7?

Last post by Thorsten « Tue Aug 06, 2019 9:02 pm
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by Thorsten » Sun Aug 04, 2019 8:19 pm

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Hi ho,

I have a short question: I booked a tour for Turkmenistan and I got a LOI for the country. With this LOI I will get a visa on arrival at the...

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I got the info that the counter is open 24/7.

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Last post by Thorsten
Tue Aug 06, 2019 9:02 pm
Any way to legally bring a drone to Turkmenistan?

Last post by PolyP. « Sun Aug 04, 2019 3:18 pm
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by asherr130 » Fri Jul 19, 2019 9:47 am

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Hello,

I'm curious if there's a way to legally bring my drone into Turkmenistan? I don't want to try to smuggle it in and risk losing it at customs....

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We met one guy who had a drone with him and used it at darvaza crater. He didn't know it was illegal and he wasn't checked at the border (our luggage...

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Last post by PolyP.
Sun Aug 04, 2019 3:18 pm
Using Canadian diplomatic passport - problem for Turkmen visa?

Last post by steven « Tue Jul 23, 2019 2:29 am
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by asherr130 » Mon Jul 22, 2019 1:17 pm

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Hi,

I will be joining an ice hockey tour group/team that has approval from MFA (we will have local guides as well) to go play hockey against Galkan...

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If you have an invitation it should be fine. But you never know of course in Turkmenistan. Any one of you could be refused, for reasons that will...

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Last post by steven
Tue Jul 23, 2019 2:29 am
Turkmenistan July/August 2018: visa, money, transport, accommodation

Last post by FRT15 « Thu Jun 20, 2019 5:09 pm
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by @thewalshdiaries » Fri Aug 03, 2018 5:43 pm

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Visa:
I had had my five-day transit visa confirmed in an email from the Tashkent embassy just 10 days (including the weekend, so eight working days)...

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This is a great thread, thanks for taking the time to post. Did you ever have trouble buying train tickets the same day you wanted to use the train?...

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Last post by FRT15
Thu Jun 20, 2019 5:09 pm
exchange Manats to US dollars in the USA

Last post by Granite2018 « Sun Jun 09, 2019 7:55 am
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by tiggerroo2 » Sun Jun 09, 2019 4:14 am

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hi- where can i exchange Turkmenistan manats to US dollars in the USA-thanks

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Maybe try putting them on Ebay, maybe they're in demand with collectors.

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Last post by Granite2018
Sun Jun 09, 2019 7:55 am
medication in turkmenistan

Last post by alarencontredumonde « Sun Jun 02, 2019 2:05 pm
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by Marilena13 » Mon Jul 03, 2017 8:48 am

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hello, I will travel to turkmenistan soon. is it possible to bring medication to the country when on transit visa along with a document in english...

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We had problems when leaving Turkmenistan and were held 3 hours at the customs (Turkmenbashi), as we had some painkiller, that was on their list...

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Last post by alarencontredumonde
Sun Jun 02, 2019 2:05 pm
Train from Mary to cross the border at Crossing Border at Artyk to Lotfabad

Last post by jartai « Tue Apr 02, 2019 8:31 pm
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by Patpag » Fri Dec 14, 2018 2:19 pm

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hi there,

We are crossing from Artyk (Turkmenistan) to Lotfabad (Iran) and were thinking to take the train from Mary to Ashgabat, but get off...

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Hi,

train 602 (23.10 from Mary) stops in Artyk at 5 am or you can take any other train and get off in Kaka.

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Last post by jartai
Tue Apr 02, 2019 8:31 pm
Getting a transit visa around independence day

Last post by eccles1 « Sat Mar 23, 2019 6:00 pm

by eccles1 » Sat Mar 23, 2019 6:00 pm

I read that trying to get a visa around independence day is difficult?! Does anyone know how many days after independence day it would be ok to try...

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Sat Mar 23, 2019 6:00 pm

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