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Measures taken to prevent the entry and spread of the COVID-19 in Turkmenistan are listed here.

26.06.2020

On 25 June, Turkmen Authorities informed of the decision to extend the temporary entry restrictions until 20 July inclusive.

All travellers (both Turkmen and foreign nationals) entering Turkmenistan are required to prove that they have tested negative to Covid-19, and the proof must not be older than 72 hours prior to the date of travel.

Upon arrival, all travellers will be accompanied to designated centres and tested again, and be asked not to leave until the result is known. In cases where one or more travellers test positive, they will be quarantined for 14 days together with other accompanying passengers. In cases where all travellers test negative, they will be allowed to reach their place of residence, where they will isolate for 14 days under the supervision of health officials.

Source: Permanent Mission of Turkmenistan to the United Nations Office

04.06.2020

On 3 June, the Permanent Mission of Turkmenistan to the UN confirmed that, until 20 June, all freight operations are carried out at the border, with the possibility of an extension.

All travellers entering Turkmenistan, both Turkmen and foreign nationals, are required to possess a medical certificate proving a Covid-19 negative status, issued by a competent health authority of their residing country no more than 72 hours prior to the date of travel.

Source: Permanent Mission of Turkmenistan to the UN

14.04.2020

The Permanent Mission of Turkmenistan to the United Nations Office in Geneva has informed IRU of the following procedures affecting freight transport in Turkmenistan, and has requested that IRU communicate this to all interested parties. Please consider this information when planning transport in Turkmenistan.

Source: Permanent Mission of Turkmenistan in Geneva

27.03.2020

Rules and procedures of Cargo Delivery to the International Seaport of Turkmenbashi.

The Permanent Mission of Turkmenistan to the United Nations Office at Geneva informed IRU about the rules and procedures of Cargo Delivery to the International Seaport of Turkmenbashi and requested IRU to communicate it to all interested parties.

Please consider this information when planning transportation.

Source: Permanent Mission of Turkmenistan in Geneva

25.03.2020

With effect from 24 March 2020, the transportation of goods arriving in Turkmenistan by road through the checkpoints "Garabogaz" and "Farap" on the state border of Turkmenistan, followed by transportation inside Turkmenistan, will be carried out by Turkmen carriers. The goods can be transferred from the foreign freight carrier to a Turkmen freight carrier in specially designated areas on the state border, provided that they are transferred without contact.

Foreign trucks which arrived in Turkmenbashi International Seaport prior to, or on 23 March (inclusive) can leave trailers or semi-trailers in the designated areas on the territory of the Turkmenbashi International Seaport for subsequent transportation to Turkmenistan, or for transit through its territory by Turkmen trucking companies. Subsequently, foreign tractors must return, with the driver, by sea.

However, with effect from 24 March 2020, all cargo arriving at the Turkmenbashi International Sea Port, including cargo in transit, can only be sent by sea vessel, on trailers or semi-trailers without tractors, drivers or persons accompanying the goods.

At the same time, for the efficient functioning of transport and transit corridors passing through the territory of Turkmenistan, the Turkmen authorities propose to actively use combined modes of transport (both sea and land) for the transportation of goods in containers and railway wagons.

For any issues relating to the transportation of goods in Turkmenistan and transit through its territory, the Turkmen authorities have set up hotlines:

·       Ashgabat      - +99365647471;

·       Baku             -  +994502900301;

·       Tashkent      - +998712023210/998901297455.

Taking into account the introduction of additional measures in Turkmenistan to combat the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, it is recommended that carriers, as well as organisations planning to deliver goods to Turkmenistan, minimise the volume of road freight transport in the region by using combined modes of transport.

Please consider this information when planning transportation.

Source: THADA------------------------------------

17.03.2020

According to the a measure, as of March 17^th, people entering Turkmenistan via Uzbekistan, must present a health report. Entry into the territory will not be allowed without this health report.

More information here.

Source: Turkish Embassy – Ashgabat / Turkmenistan