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Turkmenistan Visa
Procedure for
Obtaining a Visa : Please read the following directions
below. Questions regarding visas, requestsfor applications, and
completed applications should be directed to the Embassy of
Turkmenistan:
The Embassy of Turkmenistan
2207 Massachusetts Ave., NW
Washington , DC 20008
Phone: 202-588-1500; Fax: 202-588-0697
All Applicants:
Obtain a new 2005 edition of Visa Application Form from the Embassy
of Turkmenistan in Washington D.C. Before completing
application please read instructions. Please fill in the Visa
Application in two copies with recent passport size photos glued to
each form. Do not staple pictures. Supply dates in the order of
day-month-year. Old application editions or applications
folded or otherwise deteriorated will no longer be accepted. Submit
a signed passport (valid for at least 6 months from
the date of departure) along with its 1st page copy (showing
bearer’s details and signature), arranged in a way that it fits
vertically into the upper half part of a standard Letter Size paper
(8.1/2”x 11”). The Embassy must have the original passport
to process a visa.
"Submit a money order
payable to: " Embassy of Turkmenistan" (for the appropriate fee see
Visa Cost Schedule).
Declined money orders will be subject to $35 Return Fee."
Submit a letter of
invitation from the person or company to be visited
certified by the State Foreign Citizens Registration
Service of Turkmenistan. The invitation is valid only for 3 (three)
months from the date it was confirmed. Persons planning to stay in
Turkmenistan for more than 3 months need to present HIV certificate
from a doctor.
Enclose self-addressed,
stamped envelope or pre-paid courier package for the return of the
passport, unless you plan to pick it up from the Embassy.
Legal Resident
Aliens: In addition to the requirements listed above, legal
resident aliens of the United States, Canada, and Mexico must have a
valid visa for re-entry into their country of residence and must
submit a copy of their Resident Alien Card.
Checklist
:
1-Two (2) Visa Applications per person
2-Passport and its copy as described above
3-Two (2) passport size photos glued to the Applications
4-Money order payable to the order of the Embassy of Turkmenistan
5-Certified letter of invitation
6-Self-addressed, stamped envelope or pre-paid courier package
The processing time for a visa is 5-10 business days. It is
possible, however, to expedite the process to three business days if
the application is complete, the paperwork is in order, and an
additional 100% of the cost of the visa is included in the payment.
Applicants must provide the return fees for any mail service they
decide to use.
Please, note that the
answers to questions on the visa application will be reflected in
the issued visa and should match those submitted in original
documentation in Turkmenistan. |
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