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The Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan informs students and prospective students about the procedure for obtaining the certificate required for traveling abroad to pursue studies at higher and specialized secondary educational institutions.
The certificate is issued in accordance with Appendix No. 1 to the order of the Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan No. 202 dated June 1, 2022. It confirms that the citizen is registered in the prescribed manner as a student continuing or starting his studies abroad.
Registration takes place at the place of permanent residence—specifically, at district education departments. Ashgabat residents may contact the city's Main Education Directorate:
Address: 148 Hero of Turkmenistan Atamurat Niyazov Avenue
Telephone numbers: 39-35-01, 39-37-79
Email: ashgabatmekdep@sanly.tm
The procedure is established by Order No. 245 of the Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan dated July 25, 2024 (Annex No. 2).
Required documents:
1. Copy of an identity document (national passport and international passport);
2. For first-time travelers – a copy of the invitation from the foreign educational institution and a letter of guarantee regarding the course of study, with a translation into Turkmen;
3. A copy of the visa;
4. Copy of military service card or military registration certificate;
5. Standard application form issued by the educational institution;
6. Copy of secondary education certificate;
7. One 6×9 cm color photograph.
Additional information:
Documents are accepted on business days from 14:00 to 17:00. Copies of documents and seal impressions must be clear, and the application form must be filled out neatly and without errors. Documents must be submitted in person.
More detailed information can be obtained on the official website of the Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan.