Residence in Turkmenistan: permits and requirements
Living legally in Turkmenistan is possible through 6 permit types: temporary, work, study, entrepreneurship, family, other. Each program has its own requirements; below are the duration, renewal, costs and documentation according to the country's official sources.
Temporary Residence Registration (Vremennoye prozhivaniye)
Residence type #1 of 6
Temporary residence registration for foreigners in Turkmenistan
Requirements
- Valid entry visa
- Registration with the Migration Service of the Ministry of Interior within 3 days
- Invitation from an entity registered in Turkmenistan
- No prohibited diseases (official Ministry of Health list)
Documentation
- Passport
- Visa
- Stamped migration card
- Invitation letter from the registered organization or person
- Turkmenistan medical certificate
- 3x4 photos (4 units)
- Proof of payment of the state fee
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- Ley de Migración de Turkmenistán núm. 290-IV — 2026-10-15
- State Migration Service de Turkmenistán — 2026-10-15
Frequently asked questions about residence in Turkmenistan
How many types of residence permits are there in Turkmenistan?
Turkmenistan offers 6 residence permit types, grouped into the categories temporary, work, study, entrepreneurship, family, other. Each permit has its own requirements, duration and documentation, detailed in this fact sheet according to the country's official sources.
How long do residence permits in Turkmenistan last?
Durations vary by permit type: Duration of the visa (up to 1 year), renewable; 1 year, renewable annually; Course duration, renewable annually; 6 months to 1 year, renewable. The exact details of each type appear in the corresponding fact sheet.
Can residence permits in Turkmenistan be renewed?
Yes. All residence permit types of Turkmenistan (6 in total) are renewable before their expiration, according to the rules of each program.
What documentation is usually required to reside in Turkmenistan?
Although each permit requires its own file, the most recurrent documents are: Certificado médico; Valid passport. The complete list by residence type appears in each fact sheet, together with the corresponding official link.
Does residence in Turkmenistan lead to nationality?
Yes, through the Naturalization by residence pathway, which requires 7 years of legal residence. The complete requirements are in the nationality fact sheet of Turkmenistan.
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