Travel Information From Cyprus to Turkmenistan

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Routine Vaccines

Make sure you are up-to-date on all routine vaccines before every trip. Some of these vaccines include

• Chickenpox (Varicella)
• Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis
• Flu (Influenza)
• Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR)
• Polio
• Shingles

COVID-19

All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines.

Hepatitis A

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers one year old or older going to Turkmenistan.
Infants 6 to 11 months old should also be vaccinated against Hepatitis A. The dose does not count toward the routine 2-dose series.
Travelers allergic to a vaccine component or who are younger than 6 months should receive a single dose of immune globulin, which provides effective protection for up to 2 months depending on dosage given.
Unvaccinated travelers who are over 40 years old, immunocompromised, or have chronic medical conditions planning to depart to a risk area in less than 2 weeks should get the initial dose of vaccine and at the same appointment receive immune globulin.

Hepatitis B

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers of all ages to Turkmenistan.

Measles

Infants 6 to 11 months old traveling internationally should get 1 dose of measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine before travel. This dose does not count as part of the routine childhood vaccination series.

Rabies

Rabid dogs are commonly found in Turkmenistan. If you are bitten or scratched by a dog or other mammal while in Turkmenistan, there may be limited or no rabies treatment available.
Consider rabies vaccination before your trip if your activities mean you will be around dogs or wildlife.
Travelers more likely to encounter rabid animals include
• Campers, adventure travelers, or cave explorers (spelunkers)
• Veterinarians, animal handlers, field biologists, or laboratory workers handling animal specimens
• Visitors to rural areas
Since children are more likely to be bitten or scratched by a dog or other animals, consider rabies vaccination for children traveling to Turkmenistan.

Recommended for most travelers, especially those staying with friends or relatives or visiting smaller cities or rural areas.

You will need 6 months validity remaining on your passport from the date of entry.

Local Phrases Language : Turkmen

Local Phrases :

Greetings

Hello = Salam
Good morning = Ertiriňiz haýyrly
Good afternoon = Günüňiz haýyrly bolsun
Goodbye = Hoş gal
Nice to meet you = Tanyşanyma şat

Conversational

How are you? = Ýagdaýlaryňyz nähili?
I am good thank you = Gowy sag boluň
What’s your name? = Adyň näme?
My name is … = Meniň adym…
Do you speak English? = Iňlisçe gürleýärsiňizmi?
I don’t speak ..... = Men gürlämok .....
How do you say… in … = Nädip aýdýarsyňyz ... in…
I don’t understand = Düşünmedim

Basics

Yes = Hawa
No = .Ok
Please = Haýyş edýärin
Thank you = Sagbol
You’re welcome = Hoş geldiňiz
Excuse me please (as a question) =Bagyşlaň
Excuse me (as sorry) = Bagyşlaň
Wait = Garaş
Hurry up = Tiz bol
Let’s go to = Geliň
I want to go to … = Men gitmek isleýärin ...

Shopping & Eating Out

Restaurant = Restoran
Do you have? … = Sizde barmy? …
Not too spicy = Gaty ajy däl
It was delicious = Bu örän tagamly
The bill, please = Hasap, haýyş
How much? = Näçe?
Very expensive = Örän gymmat
Can you reduce the price? = Bahany arzanladyp bilersiňizmi?
Please can I have a beer? = Haýyş edýärin, piwo içip bilerinmi?

Transportation & Directions

Taxi = Taksi
Car = Awtoulag
Bus = Awtobus
Right = Sag
Left = Çep
Straight = Göni
Stop here = Şu ýerde dur

Places

Downtown = Aşakdaky şäher
Street = Köçe
Hotel = Myhmanhana
Museum = Muzeý
Mall = Söwda merkezi
Market = Bazar
Hospital = Keselhana
Doctor = Lukman
Police = Polisiýa
Post office = Poçta bölümi
Bank = Bank

Time & Dates

What time is it? = Sagat näçe?
Today = Bu gün
Tomorrow = Ertir
Yesterday = Düýn
When? = Haçan?

Emergencies

Where is the toilet? = Hajathana nirede?
Help me, please = Maňa kömek ediň, haýyş
Call an ambulance = Tiz kömek jaňyna jaň ediň
I don’t feel good = Özümi gowy duýamok

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Ashgabat

Ashgabat is the capital of Turkmenistan. It’s known for its white marble buildings and grandiose national monuments. To the northwest, the sprawling Ruhy Mosque has a vast gilt dome. The central Ertugrul Gazi Mosque is modeled on Istanbul’s Blue Mosque. Examples of traditional weaving are displayed at Turkmen Carpet Museum. The Wedding Palace is a series of star-shaped tiers topped by a giant golden globe.

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Theft

Given tourism in Turkmenistan is relatively new, travel scams aren't a common business for locals, compared to popular tourist destinations where con artists thrive on unsuspecting visitors. There are low incidents of violent crime, and pickpocketing, mugging and theft is rare. But, you should always be suspicious of any overly friendly strangers.

Where opportunistic crime does occur, this is often on overnight trains or in crowded locations such as markets or bazaars during the day. Theft could happen anywhere, including remote locations in Turkmenistan. Exercise common sense travel safety here: keep your belongings on you at all times, and don't be flashy with valuables to avoid being a target of theft.

Turkmenistan is a mostly cash economy, and the national currency is the Manat. Take caution to keep money safely hidden on you while traveling around, as you are likely to be carrying far higher amounts of cash. Keep your money card safe, and be discreet while withdrawing from ATMs.

International Driving Permit 1968 is required

• The most common religion in Turkmenistan is Islam.
• Don't display love affection in public.
• Don't travel to “restricted zones” and border areas with Iran, Uzbekistan and Afghanistan without prior permission from the government. It takes around ten days to process requests for special travel permits.
• Don't photograph government buildings, military installations or food markets without permission.
• Don't enter a taxi without negotiating or agreement on the price in advance.
• Don't miss your connection if you transit through Turkmenistan - you will have to purchase a ticket for an onward flight before being allowed to leave the arrival area.

Do I need travel insurance to travel to Turkmenistan?

Travel insurance is very important when traveling overseas. We strongly recommend that you take out cover to travel to Turkmenistan. You can usually take out single trip or annual multi-trip cover to give you peace of mind should anything happen.

It can be a better and cheaper option to take annual multi-trip cover as it usually covers any number of trips taken in one year with a maximum of up to around 60 days away per trip.

We work with the top names in the industry and have already pre-selected the easiest, cheapest and best quality travel insurance on the market to save you time and money trying to find the best cover.

Travel insurance typically covers the following; however, you can tailor a policy to suit your needs depending on where you are traveling to, your activities and how long you are away.

• Medical Expenses
  Medical treatment can be extremely costly and add up very quickly, and include Overnight stays in hospital, minor or major surgery, accident and emergency treatment, drugs, COVID-19 treatment, journey home if you cannot use the original ticket, dental treatment, and many more unexpected expenses.
• Baggage and personal belongings
  If your baggage is lost, stolen, damaged or delayed it is extremely frustrating. If you must buy new clothes, toiletry products or personal belongings it can be very expensive and time consuming.
• Cancellation
  Sometimes due to unforeseen circumstances you may need to cancel your trip. This could be due to several reasons such as illness, injury, a bereavement or many other scenarios. Usually airlines, tour operators and hotels have large cancellation fees, so buying travel insurance that covers this is recommended.

Health Care

Healthcare of Turkmenistan is ranked 109th in the world. Turkmenistan has many well-trained doctors and nurses. However, the supply of provisions for healthcare is much lower than their demand.

Health Risk

Caused by bacteria of the genus Leptospira.

Occurs from sand fly bite.

Caused by touching the body fluids of a person or animal infected with CCHF.

Less commonly, being around someone sick with hantavirus.

Caused from an infected and contagious person coughing, speaking, or singing.