What documents are needed to receive an invitation letter to Turkmenistan?

An invitation letter can be issued only by the State Migration Service of Turkmenistan at the request of a travel agency. The consideration of the invitation letter takes 2 weeks.

Requirements for the provision of personal data to start the process:

Scanned copy of good quality passport (“.jpg” format)
Scanned copy of color passport size photo 5×6 cm on white background (“.jpg” format)
Completed application form
Confirmed route and time of stay in the country. Booking a hotel room during your stay in Turkmenistan is a prerequisite.
Foreign citizens must inform the travel agency of the date of arrival (flight number) and the way they will arrive (land, sea and air) at least two weeks before their arrival.

Within 3 days, travel agencies must register visas for foreign citizens. Tourists should have 2 color photos for registration.

Traveling around Turkmenistan, tourists should be in constant accompaniment of the guide. The tourist takes all the expenses for himself.