Turkmenistan (Republic of)
History
of Relations | Diplomatic Representation | Travel
Info | Health Requirements | Climate Info
| Currency Info | Trade Info | Visits
and Meetings | Agreements | Interest Groups/
Organisations
History of
Relations
South Africa and Turkmenistan established diplomatic
relations in 1992. The Embassy in Ankara is accredited on a non- residential basis
to the Republic of Turkmenistan.
Diplomatic
Representation
South African Representation in Turkmenistan
There
is no South African representation in Turkmenistan, but the South African Ambassador
to Ankara, Turkey is accredited to Ashkabad on a non-resident basis.
HE
Mr LMS Mngqikana
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary
Turkmenistan Representation in South Africa
No
Representation
Travel Info
Visa
Requirements for South Africans
South Africans need to apply for visas
when visiting Turkmenistan.
The following is needed to process a visa application:
·
Passport
·
completed application form
·
2 passport photographs
·
US $41 for a one month entry visa
·
an invitation letter, certified by the Consular Service Division
under the MFA of Turkmenistan
·
2 completed visa questionnaire forms
Applicants must apply
directly to the:
Embassy of Turkmenistan
Koza Sok. No.28
Cankaya
ANKARA
TEL: 0990 312 441 71 22-24
FAX: 0990 312 441 71 25
E-mail:
tmankara@superonline.com
Health
Requirements
None
For further information go to Travelers' Health.
Climate Info
Visit
the website
For
up-to-date weather information click here
Currency
Info
The monetary unit is Turkmen Manant. The official rate of exchange
on December 2002 was Manat 5200 to the US Dollar.
State
and Official Visits / Bilateral Meetings
No Information
Bilateral
Agreements
If you have any queries with regard to treaties please contact the Treaty Section at 012 351 0872/0851/0837.
Trade
Info
For current information on trade statistics between South Africa
and Turkmenistan, visit the web site of the Department
of Trade and Industry of South Africa
Interest
Groups and Information
No Information
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
(FAQ)
What business opportunities are available in Turkmenistan?
Turkmenistan,
a desert country, sit atop vast resources of natural gas. These reserves are being
developed and pipelines are planned or being built to export gas to Turkey in
the west, Pakistan to the south-east and Iran in the south, to supplement the
existing pipeline to and through Russia.
Engineering and supply opportunities
may arise as these projects come to fruition.
How does one reach
Turkmenistan?
Ashkabad, the capital, is served by Turkish Airlines
from Istanbul as well as by other foreign, Russian and domestic airlines.
