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Dear Member,
With reference to the letter sent to our Chamber by TOBB, the letter received from the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Türkiye dated 30.05.2022 and numbered 3140 reports that, as of 1 June 2022, vehicles belonging to foreign international transport companies, together with their drivers, are permitted to transit through the territory of Turkmenistan along the "SarahsFarap-Sarahs" route.
The Turkish translation of the guide prepared for the said transit permit is presented below.
Guide on the Transit of Foreign Road Carriers through Turkmenistan as of 1 June 2022
1- Are all Covid vaccines accepted?
-Yes, all vaccines are recognised without exception
2- The transit rules specify 3 documents: a vaccination certificate, a document confirming the presence of Covid-19 antibodies and a PCR test. Is it necessary to submit all 3 of these documents, or are only the first and the last sufficient?
-The second document (antibodies) is automatically included in the vaccination certificate.
-The basic requirement is a vaccination certificate (provided that it was issued no earlier than 42 days from the date of the last vaccination) and a negative PCR test (provided that it was issued no later than 72 hours before the border crossing).
3- How long does it take to obtain a rapid PCR test result at the border?
-15-20 minutes
4- What is the cost of a PCR test at the border? What is the payment method?
-30 USD, cash payment only.
5- What is the cost of the sanitary disinfection of vehicles? What is the payment method?
-Free of charge or 2 USD (not yet finalised), cash payment only.
6- The Turkmen Embassy in the Russian Federation recently stopped issuing visas. When will Turkmen Embassies start accepting visa applications?
-The State Migration Service of Turkmenistan has sent an instruction to all Turkmen Embassies abroad to start accepting visa applications for drivers. A visa application must clearly state that the driver will use the Farap-Sarakhs- Farap transit route. In addition, a copy of the vaccination certificate must be attached to the application form for each driver.
7- Where can I apply for/obtain a visa? For example, is it possible for a driver to obtain a transit visa upon arrival at the border gate? How much is the visa application fee?
-The person must apply in advance for a visa invitation to the embassy or consulate in the country where the carrier's headquarters is located. A visa sticker is affixed to the passport at the embassy/consulate or at the border gate once it is proven that the driver's visa application was made in advance to the consulate/embassy. Visa applications generally take 10 (ten) working days for non-urgent ones and 3 (three) working days for urgent visas (at twice the cost). It is strongly recommended that the visa be obtained before arrival in Turkmenistan.
8- Will drivers be allowed to enter the territory of Turkmenistan without a visa?
-No. A visa is mandatory.
9- How many convoys will be provided daily? How many vehicles will there be in each convoy?
-It depends on the number of vehicles arriving at the border; however, there will be up to a maximum of 10 convoys per day. Each convoy will have a maximum of 20 vehicles.
10- How long does it take to get from Farap to Sarakhs?
-On average 9-10 hours, including rest stops.
Kind regards,
Elazığ Chamber of Commerce and Industry
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Date Added :2022-06-13 01:48:00