Visas & Border Requirements

When you log into your Traveller Hub, you’ll find the Letter of Invitation (LOI) form.

This document is essential for your Turkmenistan visa, so please take the time to read it carefully and answer every question in full. We’ve added guidance notes within the form to make it as easy as possible to complete. Providing everything accurately will help avoid unnecessary delays.

Please upload the following documents to your Traveller Hub:

1. A clear colour copy of your passport (showing your full name, passport number, and data strip)

2. The fully completed LOI form

3. A recent, standard passport photo (see below for requirements)

👉 To keep your travel plans on track, it’s important that everything is uploaded by the deadline. Missing or incorrect information may cause delays and could result in a $250 AUD per person late processing fee.

The following fees to be paid in USD cash only upon your arrival at Ashgabat airport:

• • Visa: approx. USD $95 per person

  • Mandatory PCR test: approx. USD $45 per person (on arrival or pre-departure, depending on regulations)

When you arrive in Ashgabat, here’s what to expect step by step:

1. Visa Window – Queue at the designated counter with your passport and Letter of Invitation (LOI).

2. Receive Your Ticket – You’ll be given an A4-sized page (“ticket”). Keep this safe, as you’ll need it later.

3. Health Check – Move to the left side of the hall for a quick COVID-19 nasal swab test. You’ll be asked to confirm your name and date of birth.

4. Payment – Visit the “Bank” window to pay for your visa (~USD $95) and PCR test (~USD $45). Payments are in USD cash only.

5. Collect Visa – Return to the Visa window to collect your passport, now with the visa affixed.

6. Immigration Clearance – Proceed through immigration control.

7. Baggage Claim – Collect your luggage.

8. Meet Your Representative – Exit the arrivals hall where your Inspiring Vacations representative will be waiting with a sign.

9. Transfer to Hotel – Once the group has cleared immigration, you’ll be escorted to your starting point hotel.

⏱️ The process usually takes around 1–1.5 hours, though local procedures can vary. 

• Border crossings can be slow, especially when travelling in a group, so patience is important.
• Visa processing and formalities may take over an hour, and procedures can sometimes feel a little unstructured or unpredictable.
• Visa rules and entry requirements can change. We recommend checking the official Turkmenistan government websites as well as our Visa Information Page regularly.
• By booking your tour, you confirm that you understand these requirements and accept responsibility for meeting them.

• Submitting everything on time keeps things running smoothly and avoids late fees.