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Do Tourists in Turkmenistan Often Get Separated from Their Passports?

Last post by charleschanp « Sat Jan 11, 2025 6:49 am
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by av1d91 » Thu Jan 02, 2025 2:41 pm

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Hi everyone and happy new year!

Will be travelling to Central Asia soon and I am knee-deep in planning! I’ve heard that in Turkmenistan, tourists...

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Yes, passport is to be left at reception.

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Sat Jan 11, 2025 6:49 am
Current Money situation in Turkmenistan

Last post by charleschanp « Fri Nov 15, 2024 4:48 am
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by 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

Last post by charleschanp « Fri Nov 15, 2024 3:47 am
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by 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

Last post by robertbyron123 « Thu Nov 14, 2024 10:26 am
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by 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

Last post by mikecerqueira « Mon Nov 11, 2024 7:20 pm
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by 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

Last post by Aquario « Sun Nov 03, 2024 10:22 am
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by 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?

Last post by jms_uk « Tue Oct 29, 2024 10:59 pm
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by 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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Last post by jms_uk
Tue Oct 29, 2024 10:59 pm
Turkmenistan June 25- 27 (Ashgabat to Khiva, Overnight Darvaza)

Last post by Tombali « Fri Oct 25, 2024 8:48 am
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by CK1000 » Mon Jun 03, 2024 5:56 pm

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Hi,

I am a 29-year old Aussie traveller looking for others to join me on a 3 day, 2 night trip from Ashgabat to Dashoguz...

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Did u end up going? Mind sharing the agent contact?

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Last post by Tombali
Fri Oct 25, 2024 8:48 am
Yorga Travel

Last post by Jacky « Fri Oct 25, 2024 8:34 am
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by 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?

Last post by roundthehouses « Tue Oct 01, 2024 6:40 am
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by 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?

Last post by 1974ChainGang « Wed Sep 04, 2024 9:45 pm
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by 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?

Last post by LindaR « Fri Jul 26, 2024 10:35 am
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by 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

Last post by TezzaTravels « Thu Jul 25, 2024 10:20 pm
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by 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?

Last post by MarioSg777 « Mon Jul 08, 2024 7:40 am
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by 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
Turkmenistán mid July 2024 Tour guide

Last post by paquinho89 « Tue Jun 18, 2024 7:03 pm

by paquinho89 » Tue Jun 18, 2024 7:03 pm

Turkmenistán tour guide Mid July 2024
I got in contact with an agency to cross Turkmenistán from Ashgabat to Dashoguz (South to North). The idea is...

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Last post by paquinho89
Tue Jun 18, 2024 7:03 pm
Export of manats out of Turkmenistan & where to find new banknotes in Ashgabat

Last post by bwv812 « Tue Jun 11, 2024 7:24 pm
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by Zhivko » Tue Jun 11, 2024 8:10 am

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Hi everyone,

I am a currency collector and I am about to visit Turkmenistan later on this year.

I was wondering if any of you could help me with...

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I'm tour operator from Turkmenistan and I can help you with your questions.

Why not help him with his questions, then?

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Last post by bwv812
Tue Jun 11, 2024 7:24 pm
From Turkmenistan to Kazakhstan

Last post by Bakhtiyark « Wed May 29, 2024 2:19 pm
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by 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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Last post by Bakhtiyark
Wed May 29, 2024 2:19 pm
Taxes on vehicles and entering Achgabat with your own car

Last post by Milad « Mon May 13, 2024 12:21 pm
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by lucas2552 » Sun May 12, 2024 6:43 am

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Hello,

I got a transit visa in Yerevan and I will be crossing Turkmenistan with my own car in June 24. I was wondering if someone had experienced...

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So Yerevan seems to be an exception. Interesting.

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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?

Last post by HalaMadrid « Mon May 13, 2024 11:15 am
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by 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?

Last post by crimeariver « Mon Mar 18, 2024 2:37 pm
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by 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

Last post by safadeza « Wed Feb 28, 2024 5:01 pm

by 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

Last post by sebhoff « Wed Feb 28, 2024 2:12 pm
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by 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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Last post by sebhoff
Wed Feb 28, 2024 2:12 pm
Border Crossing Nukus/Xodjeli to Konyaurgecnh not open for entry to Turkmenistan

Last post by JavaidAli « Wed Feb 21, 2024 4:22 pm
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by jujuu44 » Thu Jun 08, 2023 5:05 am

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Hey all,

we recently did a tour with Guvanch (who was great!) from a TO in Dasagouz. As an info, you can not enter Turkmenistan from the Uzbek...

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Is this still the case not able to enter Turkministan from Nukus due to not having Covid tests or has this now changed.

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Last post by JavaidAli
Wed Feb 21, 2024 4:22 pm
Turkmenistan independence day

Last post by bwv812 « Thu Jan 11, 2024 4:30 pm
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by 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

Last post by My1250adv « Fri Dec 29, 2023 6:06 am
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by 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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Fri Dec 29, 2023 6:06 am

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