If you are (or plan to be) an expat living in Turkmenistan, please find below a list of expat clubs, schools, general links for women living in Turkmenistan, important country information and more...
- Expat Clubs
- Schools
- Local News Sources
- Country Information
- Local Embassies
- Resident and Work visa information
- How to get a driving license
- Where to live and about the accomodation types
- Healthcare information including Hospitals and Insurance
Expat Clubs
There are no expat meet up clubs as such in Turkmenistan and most expats communicate online through websites such as ExpatWoman.com.
International Schools
Ashgabat International School
QSI Ashgabat International School, is a private non-profit institution that opened in September of 1994 and offers a high quality education in the English language for elementary and secondary students. The warm and welcoming school community make it an ideal place to receive a quality education from QSI.
Curriculum: International Curriculum
Address: South of the US housing compound, Berzengi, Ataturk St, Ashgabat
Tel: 993 12 489 027
Fax: 993 12 489 028
Email: ashgabat@qsi.org
Website: www.qsi.org
Local News in English
Turkmenistan.ru
The main goal of this daily is to eliminate the gap in the Russian information field as of covering events in Turkmenistan and around it. Our main slogan – an unbiased and timely presentation of information. Professional correspondents in Turkmenistan, financial non-dependence from official structures both in Ashkhabad and in Russia, cooperation with competent Moscow reporters allow us being impartial while evaluating the situation and processes, taking place in Turkmenistan.
www.turkmenistan.ru
Country Information
Location: Asia
Capital City: Ashgabat
Currency: Turman Manat
Language: Turkmen, Russian
Calling Code: +993
Internet TLD: .tm
Electricity: 230V 50Hz
Embassy Information
Find your local embassy in Turmenistan using this handy guide...
www.embassyworld.com
Residents Visa and Work Permit information
If you are planning to find work or carry out paid activities in Turkmenistan, a work authorisation is required with predetermined period of time. There are several factors the affects the process for obtaining work and residence authorisation.
You can apply for single, double, or multiple entry visas which is valid for a period up to one year. Here are the documents required:
- Passport
- Application form
- Photo
- HIV Certificate (for visas issued for a period longer than 90 days)
- Invitation letter from host company certified by the State Migration Service of Turkmenistan
Accommodation
You will rarely find an accommodation that you are used to if you are from the West. There are low rise apartment buildings with locals. You may want to use agency to find the right accommodation. Please find rental prices per month below.
- Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre = $400
- Apartment (1 bedroom) outside City Centre = $325
- Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre = starts at $680
- Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside City Centre = $525
Driving License
Expats who are going to drive in Turkmenistan must have a valid International driving license in addition to his original driving license. If you are entering the border to Turkmenistan, a foreign registered vehicle needs to pay road tax, insurance, immigration card and fuel compensation. Driving at night outside the cities are not encouraged due to road condition. There is also zero-tolerance when it comes to drink-driving. You are also not allowed to smoke and eat while driving. It is necessary to clean your cars all the time as police officers are very strict on dirty cars. Generally, traffic in Turkmenistan is not too busy. If you plan on driving around the country, it is quite handy to get a GPS if you are going without a guide.
Healthcare
Hospitals in Turkmenistan do not have the capacity to treat serious or long-term medical problems. There are very few hospitals in the capital of Turkmenistan, Ashgabat. You may want to travel to nearby countries to seek better medical facilities.
Insurance Companies in Turkmenistan
Cigna Global Health Options
Cigna provides international insurance coverage for expats. International medical evacuation is also available in cases where emergency treatment must be sought outside of the host country.
www.cignaglobal.com
