Knowing export rules is crucial for all travelers, even if you're not traveling for business. While many focus on import regulations, export rules are equally important and can differ significantly.
Export rules govern what you can and cannot take with you when leaving Turkmenistan. Before leaving Turkmenistan make sure to check the allowance and limits for the next things:
- Alcohol and tobacco
- Currency
- Cultural artifacts
- Plants, fruits, vegetables and other agricultural products
Check the information below to be sure that you are complying with Turkmenistan customs regulations. If you are looking for the import rules visit the Import regulations page.
Export regulations in Turkmenistan
Prohibited Items
The following are goods which cannot be taken out of the country:
- Mumiyo (Shilajit).
- Liquorice and liquorice extract.
- Propolis.
- Previous and semiprecious metals and their semi-finished products.
- Domestic birds.
- All fish whether alive or dead, and their derivative products.
- Animals, plants, and their derivative products as listed in the Red Book of Turkmenistan.
Restricted Items
These goods are strictly regulated, and in most cases require a permit to be obtained prior to departure:
- Archival materials require an export permit from the Main Archive Department under the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan.
- Works of art, antiquities, archaeological objects, and any other objects which have artistic, historical, scientific or cultural value require a permit from the Ministry of Culture of Turkmenistan.
- Antique carpets and hand-made rugs require an export permit from the State Association 'Turkmen Haly'.
- Ancient icons, religious objects, and books require a permit from The Commission for work with religious organisations and expert analysis of resources containing religious information, published and printed products in Turkmenistan.
- Animals require an export permit from the State Committee for Environmental Protection and Land Resources of Turkmenistan.
- Funds of up to $10,000 may be exported, and must be declared to Customs.
For further information, please visit State Customs Service of Turkmenistan.
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