Turkmenistan (Republic of)

Turkmenistan (Republic of)

History of Relations

South Africa and Turkmenistan established diplomatic relations in 1992. The Embassy in Astana is accredited on a non-residential basis to the Republic of Turkmenistan.

Diplomatic Representation

South African Representation in Turkmenistan

There is no South African representation in Turkmenistan, but the South African Ambassador to Astana, Kazakhstan is accredited to Ashgabat, Turkmenistan on a non-resident basis.

H E Mr S M Soni
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary

Turkmenistan Representation in South Africa

No Representation

Travel Info

Visa Requirements for South Africans

To provide you with visa support we need certain passport and work related information, which can be sent to us by submitting online Turkmenistan Visa Support Form.

The below information is needed to start visa support to Turkmenistan:

Full name;
Citizenship;
Date of birth;
Place of birth;
Sex;
Passport number
Workplace (company name, address)
Work Position
Place of obtaining visa (city, country)
Previous visits (year/month)
Duration of staying: from until
Exact itinerary in the country (what cities to visit)
Point of Entrance in Turkmenistan
Point of Exit out of Turkmenistan
Copy of passports sent to us by e-mail as an attachment.
Where to apply for Turmenistan Visa?

You can apply for a visa where Turkmenistan Embassy or Consulate exist. It is possible to obtain a maximum 10 days visa at the international arrivals lounge of Ashgabat airport.

Turkmenistan Visa Application requirements:

Two Completed Visa Applications; Request from the Embassy you will be applying to;

Valid passport and its copy. Passport must have at least six months remaining validity from the day of entrance to Turkmenistan;.

Two passport size photos glued to the Applications;

Fee, payable on collection of visa;

Approved Visa Support;

Stamped, self-addressed envelope, if the embassy agreed to serve by post.

Health Requirements

None

For further information go to Travelers' Health.

Climate Info

Visit the website

For up-to-date weather information click here

Currency Info

The monetary unit is the Turkmenistan Manat

State and Official Visits / Bilateral Meetings

No Information

Bilateral Agreements

If you have any queries with regard to treaties please contact the Treaty Section at 012 351 0872/0851/0837.

Trade Info

For current information on trade statistics between South Africa and Turkmenistan, visit the web site of the Department of Trade and Industry of South Africa

Interest Groups and Information

No Information

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)

What business opportunities are available in Turkmenistan?

Turkmenistan, a desert country, sit atop vast resources of natural gas. These reserves are being developed and pipelines are planned or being built to export gas to Turkey in the west, Pakistan to the south-east and Iran in the south, to supplement the existing pipeline to and through Russia.

Engineering and supply opportunities may arise as these projects come to fruition.

How does one reach Turkmenistan?

Ashkabad, the capital, is served by Turkish Airlines from Istanbul as well as by other foreign, Russian and domestic airlines.