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- Turkmenistan - Consular Information Sheet
- April 29, 1993
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- Country Description: Turkmenistan is a nation undergoing profound political
- and economic change. Tourist facilities are not highly developed, and many
- of the goods and services taken for granted in other European countries are
- not yet available. Internal travel, especially by air, may be disrupted by
- fuel shortages and other problems.
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- Entry Requirements: A passport and visa are required. Without a visa,
- travelers cannot register at hotels and will be required to leave the
- country immediately via the route by which they entered. Visas for
- Turkmenistan are issued by a Russian embassy or consulate. U.S. citizens
- can contact the Russian Embassy, Consular Division, 1825 Phelps Place, NW,
- Washington DC 20008, telephone (202) 939-8907, 8911, 8913, 8918 or the
- Russian Consulates in San Francisco, New York, or Seattle for current
- information on visa requirements.
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- Medical Facilities: Medical care in Turkmenistan is limited. The U.S.
- Embassy maintains a list of English speaking physicians in the area. There
- is a severe shortage of basic medical supplies, including disposable
- needles, anesthetics, and antibiotics. Elderly travelers and those with
- existing health problems may be at risk due to inadequate medical
- facilities. Doctors and hospitals often expect immediate cash payment for
- health services. U.S. medical insurance is not always valid outside the
- United States. Travelers have found that in some cases, supplemental
- medical insurance with specific overseas coverage has proved to be useful.
- Further information on health matters can be obtained from the Centers for
- Disease Control's international travelers hotline, tel. (404) 332-4559.
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- Crime Information: Turkmenistan has a low rate of violent crime, but common
- street crime has increased, especially at night. The loss or theft abroad
- of a U.S. passport should be reported immediately to the local police and
- the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. The Department of State's pamphlet
- "A Safe Trip Abroad" provides useful information on guarding valuables and
- protecting personal security while traveling abroad. Additional information
- on the region can be found in the brochure, "Tips for Travelers to Russia."
- Both publications are available from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S.
- Government Printing Office, Washington D.C. 20402.
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- Currency Regulations: Turkmenistan is a cash only economy. Travelers
- checks and credit cards are rarely accepted.
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- Drug Penalties: U.S. citizens are subject to the laws of the country in
- which they are traveling. Penalties for possession, use, or trafficking in
- illegal drugs are strict and convicted offenders can expect jail sentences
- and fines.
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- Registration: Americans who register at the Consular Section of the U.S.
- Embassy may obtain updated information on travel and security within
- Turkmenistan.
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- Embassy Location: The U.S. Embassy in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, is located in
- the Hotel Jubileniya, telephone (7-3632) 24-49-25.
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- No. 93-108
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- This replaces the Consular Information Sheet for Turkmenistan dated October
- 7, 1992, to add information on reporting the loss or theft abroad of a U.S.
- passport.
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