Turkmenistan Visa Requirements
For 🇦🇺 Australia passport holders
Entry Requirements
Passport Validity
6 months beyond stay
Blank Pages
At least 1 page required
Multiple Entry
Single entry
Work Permitted
No - requires work visa
Travel Essentials
Health & Safety
Safety Rating
Vaccinations
Hepatitis A/B, typhoid.
Tap Water
Bottled water recommended
Safety Tips
Safe but heavily controlled. Follow all rules. Guides required for most travel.
Money & Costs
Currency
T Turkmenistani Manat (TMT)
Daily Budget (USD)
Budget: $100 · Mid: $200 · Luxury: $400+
Tipping
Tip guides well.
Practical Info
Power
Type B, C, F, 220V
Driving
Right side
Emergency
01 (fire), 02 (police), 03 (ambulance)
Getting There
Main Airports
Ashgabat (ASB)
Culture & Travel Tips
Best Time to Visit
April-May, September-October. Summers extremely hot.
Cultural Notes
Personality cult government. Strict controls. Turkmenbashi legacy. Carpets famous. Horses (Akhal-Teke) prized.
Insider Tips
North Korea of Central Asia. Guides required. Limited access. Bizarre capital Ashgabat. Darvaza Gas Crater.