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Home  >  World  > Middle East  > Turkmenistan

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Import regulations in Turkmenistan are subject to change at short notice, and travellers should contact the embassy before departure for up-to-date information.
The following goods may be imported into Turkmenistan by passengers aged 17 and over:
200 cigarettes or 200g of tobacco; 1.5l of spirits and 2l of wine (passengers aged 21 and over); personal belongings up to a value of TMM500.


Note: On entering the country, tourists must complete a customs declaration form which must be retained until departure. This allows the import of articles intended for personal use, including currency and valuables which must be registered on the declaration form. Customs inspection can be long and detailed. It is advisable when shopping to ask for a certificate from the shop which states that goods have been paid for in hard currency. Presentation of such certificates should speed up customs formalities.

Prohibited items: Military weapons, ammunition and narcotics may not be imported or exported. Works of art and antiques may not be exported (unless permission has been granted by the Ministry of Culture).


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