Asia > Turkmenistan: Covid-19 and Travel
Present Situation
Current trend: Recovered
Data updated on 2023-03-21
Summary of the situation
Negative COVID-19 test required for all countries.
Masks are required in public spaces
Provisions for travellers
Entry to the territory: Partially Allowed
All international scheduled commercial flights to and from Turkmenistan have been suspended.
At present, entry to Turkmenistan is prohibited except for Turkmen nationals and accredited diplomats, permanently registered foreigners and some employees of international companies and organisations.
You will need a visa and letter of invitation (LOI) to enter or travel through Turkmensitan as a visitor.
You must present proof that you have been fully vaccinated to enter Turkmenistan.
All citizens of foreign countries arriving into Turkmenistan must have a document confirming that they have been vaccinated against COVID-19, or a certificate confirming the presence of antibodies to COVID-19 (IgM, IgG). The vaccination document should confirm that the first vaccination dose was provided at least 42 days prior to arrival in Turkmenistan. If an individual cannot be vaccinated for health reasons, a medical certificate confirming this must be provided instead.
All citizens of foreign countries arriving into Turkmenistan must also provide a PCR test certificate and details of testing undertaken for the presence of antibodies to COVID-19 (IgM/IgG).
Not fully vaccinated foreigners arriving into the country who is tested for COVID-19. Regardless of whether the test is positive or negative, all arrivals will be placed into quarantine for 21 days in a location designated by the authorities. You should confirm the latest information with your Turkmen sponsor, or with the Turkmen Embassy where your visa was issued.
Children aged 17 and under can follow the rules for fully vaccinated travellers to enter Turkmenistan.
Tests: Negative COVID-19 test required for all countries.
Quarantine: Yes
Self-isolate required for all countries.
Information updated on 2023-03-07.
Action taken in the country
Lockdown: Partial
Grocery stores and schools are open. Restrictions for markets, shopping malls, and restaurants are subject to frequent change with little advance notice. Large gatherings are restricted.
Mask use
Masks are required in public spaces
Gatherings: Banned
Large gatherings are restricted.
Restaurants and bars: Open with restrictions
Shops: Open
Tourist attractions: Open
