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STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL INFORMATION - Turkmenistan
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Turkmenistan - Consular Information Sheet
July 28, 1995
Country Description: Smallest in population of the former Soviet
Republics, Turkmenistan in many ways remains unchanged from the old
regime. It is a country where 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 unexpectedly and on short notice.
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 at the Embassy of Turkmenistan,
1511 K Street, N.W., Suite 412, Washington, D.C. 20005, telephone
(202) 737-4800. Visas may also be obtained on arrival at the
airport for approximately 20 dollars for a ten day stay, without
presenting an invitation letter. Extensions may be authorized by
applying at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. A letter of invitation
should then be furnished by the traveler's host to support the
application. American citizens who arrive in Turkmenistan without
visas by car or train at the land border crossing points should
obtain the visas at the Velayat Hiakimliks (regional mayor's
offices). Americans arriving in Turkmenistan from Azerbaijan on a
ferry should find a Ministry of Foreign Affairs representative at
the seaport of Turkmenbashi.
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 Center for
Disease Control and Prevention's international travelers hotline,
tel: (404) 332-4559.
Crime Information: Turkmenistan has a low rate of violent crime,
but common street crime has increased, especially at night. The
U.S. Embassy recommends that westerners, especially women, not walk
or take public transportation or taxis alone, especially after dark.
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.
Currency Regulations: Turkmenistan is a cash only economy,
although several new hotels accept credit cards. Vneshekonombank
accepts travelers checks. Commercial and other checks require from
one to two months to clear. Vnesheconombank accepts Mastercard,
Visa and Eurocards for cash advances. Travelers are advised to take
only new, clean dollar bills with them (1990 and newer). Banks
frequently do not have small bills for change. More detailed
information is available at the U.S. Embassy.
Drug Penalties: U.S. citizens are subject to the laws of the
country in which they are traveling. There is no allowable blood
alcohol content for drivers. A driver who has taken one detectable
drink may be fined or jailed. Penalties for possession, use, or
trafficking in illegal drugs are strict and convicted offenders can
expect jail sentences and fines.
Registration and Embassy Location: Americans are encouraged to
register at the Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy where they can
obtain updated information on travel and security within
Turkmenistan. The U.S. Embassy is located in Ashgabat at Pushkin
Street, No. 9, telephones: (7-3632) 35-00-45, (7-3632) 35-00-46.
No. 95-083
This replaces the Consular Information Sheet for Turkmenistan dated
July 29, 1994 to add information on entry requirements, currency
regulations, drug penalties and U.S. Embassy location and telephone
numbers.
----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- -----
The "travel-advisories@stolaf.edu" mailing list is the official Internet and
BITNET distribution point for the U.S. State Department Travel Warnings and
Consular Information Sheets. To unsubscribe, send a message containing the
word "unsubscribe" to: travel-advisories-request@stolaf.edu
Archives of past "travel-advisories" postings are available at the URL:
"http://www.stolaf.edu/network/travel-advisories.html" or via Gopher:
gopher.stolaf.edu, Internet Resources/US-State-Department-Travel-Advisories
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STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL INFORMATION - Turkmenistan
============================================================
Turkmenistan - Consular Information Sheet
July 28, 1995
Country Description: Smallest in population of the former Soviet
Republics, Turkmenistan in many ways remains unchanged from the old
regime. It is a country where 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 unexpectedly and on short notice.
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 at the Embassy of Turkmenistan,
1511 K Street, N.W., Suite 412, Washington, D.C. 20005, telephone
(202) 737-4800. Visas may also be obtained on arrival at the
airport for approximately 20 dollars for a ten day stay, without
presenting an invitation letter. Extensions may be authorized by
applying at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. A letter of invitation
should then be furnished by the traveler's host to support the
application. American citizens who arrive in Turkmenistan without
visas by car or train at the land border crossing points should
obtain the visas at the Velayat Hiakimliks (regional mayor's
offices). Americans arriving in Turkmenistan from Azerbaijan on a
ferry should find a Ministry of Foreign Affairs representative at
the seaport of Turkmenbashi.
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 Center for
Disease Control and Prevention's international travelers hotline,
tel: (404) 332-4559.
Crime Information: Turkmenistan has a low rate of violent crime,
but common street crime has increased, especially at night. The
U.S. Embassy recommends that westerners, especially women, not walk
or take public transportation or taxis alone, especially after dark.
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.
Currency Regulations: Turkmenistan is a cash only economy,
although several new hotels accept credit cards. Vneshekonombank
accepts travelers checks. Commercial and other checks require from
one to two months to clear. Vnesheconombank accepts Mastercard,
Visa and Eurocards for cash advances. Travelers are advised to take
only new, clean dollar bills with them (1990 and newer). Banks
frequently do not have small bills for change. More detailed
information is available at the U.S. Embassy.
Drug Penalties: U.S. citizens are subject to the laws of the
country in which they are traveling. There is no allowable blood
alcohol content for drivers. A driver who has taken one detectable
drink may be fined or jailed. Penalties for possession, use, or
trafficking in illegal drugs are strict and convicted offenders can
expect jail sentences and fines.
Registration and Embassy Location: Americans are encouraged to
register at the Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy where they can
obtain updated information on travel and security within
Turkmenistan. The U.S. Embassy is located in Ashgabat at Pushkin
Street, No. 9, telephones: (7-3632) 35-00-45, (7-3632) 35-00-46.
No. 95-083
This replaces the Consular Information Sheet for Turkmenistan dated
July 29, 1994 to add information on entry requirements, currency
regulations, drug penalties and U.S. Embassy location and telephone
numbers.
----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- -----
The "travel-advisories@stolaf.edu" mailing list is the official Internet and
BITNET distribution point for the U.S. State Department Travel Warnings and
Consular Information Sheets. To unsubscribe, send a message containing the
word "unsubscribe" to: travel-advisories-request@stolaf.edu
Archives of past "travel-advisories" postings are available at the URL:
"http://www.stolaf.edu/network/travel-advisories.html" or via Gopher:
gopher.stolaf.edu, Internet Resources/US-State-Department-Travel-Advisories
.