Passport Information
- Passport must be valid 6 months beyond intended stay
- The original passport must be submitted and should have at least two blank visa pages for processing.
- Non U.S. Citizens must provide a notarized copy, front and back of a U.S. Green Card or I-94; in order to have a visa processed.
Tourist Visa
- Passport must be singed & valid for at least 6 months beyond intended stay.
- 1 Visa Application Forms – Link fully completed and signed.
- 1 Passport-type photographs required.
- Copy of airline tickets or itinerary.
- Visa Request Form - Link
Business Visa
- Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond intended stay.
- 1 Visa Application Forms – Link fully completed and signed.
- 1 Passport-type photographs required
- Copy of itinerary or air tickets.
- A business Letter of Guarantee – Link is required for business travelers, to be typewritten on your company letterhead and addressed to: Consulate General of Turkmenistan/Visa Section/ Washington, D.C., That must clearly explain the purpose of travel; Guarantee financial support for the visit and return transportation; the letter should be signed by an officer or manager of the company, other than the applicant.
- Invitation from person or company to be visited in Turkmenistan, certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Ashgabat. If the applicant is traveling as a tourist and will not be meeting anyone in Turkmenistan they must contact the Ministry of Tourism (Tel# 99312-35-47-77 Fax# 99312-39-67-40) which will assist in planning the visit and will provide the letter, certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
- Visa Request Form - Link
Other Information
- Vaccinations - International Certificate of Vaccination required for Yellow Fever if Arriving from Infected Area within 5 days
- The TURKMENISTAN tourist or business visa is issued for a single entry within three months of issue date, for the dates of entry and exit not to exceed those stated on your invitation or tourist confirmation (for a maximum of three months).
Processing Instructions
Send the passport and all completed requirements as detailed above to:
| Sam’s Passport And Visa Services | Telephone 713-784-5501 |
| 1811 Bering Drive Suite #100 | Fax Number 713-784-5588 |
| Houston TX, 77057 | Toll Free 1-877-784-5501 |
Applications will be hand carried to the Embassy and are usually processed in 4-5 business days.
| Sam’s Service Fee | Consular Visa Fees |
| Sinle Entry Multiple Entry Rush Single Rush Multiple | |
| $95.00 - Regular | $51.00 Per Visa $71 Per Visa $91 Per Visa $131 Per Visa Up to 30 Days Stay |
| $125.00 - Rush | $111 Per Visa $151 Per Visa $211 Per Visa $291 Per Visa Up to 90 Days Stay |
| $175.00 - Emergency | $201 Per Visa $271 Per Visa $391 Per Visa $531 Per Visa Up to 6 Months |
| $381 Per Visa $511 Per Visa $751 Per Visa $1011 Per Visa Up to 1 Year | |
Return Postage (Fed-Ex/UPS/Air Borne)
- Priority Overnight = $30.00
- First Overnight = $75.00
- Saturday Delivery = $45.00
Q. What is a visa? And why do I need one.
A. A visa is a stamp that is affixed to a blank visa page in your passport that is required by foreign countries before you are able to enter their territory.
Q. Do I need to send you my passport in order to receive a visa?
A. Yes, your passport must be submitted with the required paperwork and photos in order to obtain a visa for traveling outside the USA. For visa service in Houston, you can drop off your passport at our agency.
All U.S. Citizens who are traveling by air will now be required to carry a U.S. Passport.
Adults over 19 years of age will require a passport if traveling outside the U.S. by car, including Canada and Mexico.
U.S. Citizens 19 and under do not require a U.S. Passport if they are traveling outside the U.S. by land or sea.
Closed Loop Cruises: U.S. Citizens who board a cruise ship at a port within the United States, travel only within the Western Hemisphere, and return to the same U.S. port on the same ship may present government-issued photo identification, along with proof of citizenship (an original birth certificate or a Consular report of Birth Abroad, or a Certificate of Naturalization).
Note - You may still be required to present a passport card or passport book to enter the foreign country to which you are traveling. Please contact your cruise line to verify which documents are required for your trip.
Processing time for Brazil Visas will now take a minimum of 7-10 working days.
Each applicant must submit a fully completed Passport/Visa Request Form for all services. This form is necessary in order to begin and complete all transactions.
Partial list of consulate closings and holiday schedules - Link
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