HOLD Turkmenistan to introduce simplified procedures for obtaining visas

HOLD Turkmenistan to introduce simplified procedures for obtaining visas

In a fresh sign that Turkmenistan is trying to break out of its self-created shell, the country’s legislature has approved procedures enabling ...

Turkmenistan launches e-visas to boost tourism

Rate this post To boost international tourist arrivals, Turkmenistan, the second largest state in Central Asia, has adopted a new law introducing electronic visas, marking a decisive step toward opening its borders to international tourism. In a press statement, the officials say that the legislation, passed recently, allows foreigners to apply for visas online, eliminating the longstanding requirement for a formal letter of invitation, a barrie…

Turkmenistan eases entry restrictions in bid to boost tourism

Turkmenistan is following in the footsteps of the other Central Asian countries by opening up to tourism, with the passing of a new law last Friday that introduces electronic visas and makes it easier for foreigners to enter the former Soviet republic. Since its independence from the USSR in 1991, the gas-rich Central Asian country has imposed very strict restrictions on would-be visitors. However, if a traveller had an invitation from the immig…