Moving to Turkmenistan

IMPORT OF HOUSEHOLD GOODS

For expat families, the process of moving to a new country, finding a suitable accommodation or good school for their kids is just one of the many things they have to deal with as they prepare to start life in their new environment. Managing the whole process alone can be stressful and time consuming, and so the help of relocation experts is highly recommended. At Move One Relocations we understand the importance of making a seamless transition when settling in your new destination, and are committed to making this possible.

Diplomats importing HHG and personal effects need the following documents:

• Pro-Forma invoice with stated value for customs purposes
• Packing list
• AWB/BL/CMR
• Letter from the Embassy
• Diplomatic card and/or (diplomatic) passport

Individuals other than diplomats and TM citizens are to pay duties 10 USD and need the following documents:

Pro-forma invoice with stated value for customs purposes

Packing list

AWB/BL/CMR

Power of Attorney for AES/Move One to import the shipment

Copy of passport with the possibility that the original must be shown

Letter from the company

The number of brand new goods must not be more than 5 for each kind of goods. A commercial invoice is needed if commercial goods are being brought into Turkmenistan. If there is a personal vehicle with the HHG then it should be a different procedure in customs.

Import customs clearance takes 1 day if all papers are ready.

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Documents needed for temporarily import are:

• Customs Border Report
• Invoice or statement about vehicle’s value
• CMR (if vehicle comes on truck)
• Technical passport
• Statement by owner on company letterhead stating place of residence in Kyrgyzstan
• Copy of ID card

For all other cars being imported, they can be subjected to duties and taxes on them. The amount will depend on the characteristics of the automobile.

Documents needed for import are:

• Customs declaration from the border
• Invoice of the car
• Technical passport

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When importing jewelry, art antiques and carpets, these items must be registered upon arrival into Turkmenistan. There are no restrictions on what can be brought into Turkmenistan as long as the item is registered and a document from the Ministry of Culture of Turkmenistan must be obtained to show the presence of the item in Turkmenistan.

When exporting such items from Turkmenistan, those registered upon arrival have no restrictions and do not need any export permits. Other items that were bought in Turkmenistan need to be shown to the Ministry of Culture of Turkmenistan to decide if the item is valuable to Turkmenistan.
If the item is permitted to leave Turkmenistan and export permit must be obtained.
Antiques are defined on a case by case basis and the final decision is made my Ministry of Culture. It takes 4-5 days to obtain an export permit.

Important: Valued inventory list for items intended for temporary import should be descriptive, e.g. double bed set, wardrobe, dinning table with six chairs and etc. Home electrical and electronic appliances should be very clearly mentioned along with their serial numbers. It is also suggested to declare low value for items for temporary import.

Note: Valued inventory lists are for customs purposes and therefore the value does not have to be the same as used for insurance purposes. However, it is strictly advised not to enclose the list used for insurance purposes along with the shipping documents.

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The allowance limit for the import of wine and spirits for personal consumption is:

• Alcohol: 2 1 litter bottles
• Cigarettes: 10 boxes per person

For amounts exceeding the permitted limit there are duties and taxes on alcohol and tobacco.

Useful Tips
Mark the waybills very clearly “Used Household goods and personal effects”.
Packing list should be in Russian or in English
Do not attach the inventory list used for the insurance purposes with the documents enclosed with the shipment.
Pre-alert along with the copies of the waybill, packing list, valued inventories and shipping schedule should be sent to our office by fax well in advance.
Consign the shipment directly to the consignee c/o name of his/her organization c/o AES Cargo / Move One, full address and tel. numbers.

Note: As experienced in the past, the customs regulations can change at any time with or without notice. We’ll do our best to up-date our valued customers and agents with such changes.
We also strongly recommend to issue all the shipping documents very carefully according to the above mentioned instructions, which we understand, can be time consuming but it will definitely help you to avoid unnecessary delays and heavy storage charges.

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EXPORT OF HOUSEHOLD GOODS

Regulations, charges or restrictions may apply to household goods exports as they leave Turkmenistan and when they arrive at their destination country. Specialists at Move One Relocations are experts in local rules and industry regulations and will handle your transaction on both sides. At Move One Relocations we understand the importance of making a seamless transition as your foreign assignment in Turkmenistan is coming to an end, and are committed to making this possible.

Exporting goods from Turkmenistan need the following documents:

• Packing list
• Copy of passport
• Diplomatic card (dip passport)
• Power of Attorney
• Letter from organization

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Other than diplomats wishing to export goods from Turkmenistan do not need to be present for the export clearance process. The following documents are needed:

• Packing list
• Copy of passport
• Power of Attorney
• Letter from the company

Export customs clearance takes 1 day if all papers are ready.

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• Weapons of all kinds and spare parts
• Pornography
• Narcotics.
• Toxic material
• Radioactive material
• Export of antiques, such as carpets, paintings, books, icons or any other items which is considered to be of cultural and historical value

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When exporting a vehicle from Turkmenistan, the following documents are needed:

• Power of Attorney for AES/Move One to handle the export
• Pro-forma invoice stating the value of the car
• Import customs declaration
• Technical passport
• Copy of Owner’s passport

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