Do you provide a letter of invitation for a visitor visa?

Yes, we do provide the letter of invitation for the tourist visa.

I'd like to join your group tour to Turkmenistan. Since I heard that Korean people need visa to travel Turkmenistan, I'm wondering if I need to prepare the visa by myself before the tour or I can just get an arrival visa at the border without any additional document

We offer a Letter of Invitation (LOI) for our tourists. The LOI serves as the basis for obtaining your visa, which you can receive upon arrival at the airport or border.

Small question I am planning to go in 2026 and I was wondering for the visa if I will have a inivation letter from you guys and be able to pay my visa at the border?

We will provide the LOI, allowing you to pay and obtain your visa upon arrival.

Do you help with the Visa process? I understand that I would need an LOI to process the Visa at the border.

We obtain the LOI and possession of a printed LOI allows travelers to enter Turkmenistan and get a visa.

Is this a group tour? I would like joint a group tour. I'm from Taiwan and need to apply for visa to visit Turkmenistan. Do you offer LOI for me?

Hence, there is no other inquiry for this departure date, you can book the tour by yourself. Please select single room option and you're good to go. The LOI is provided by our company.

You guys look after the visas and we just have to show up at the Uzbekistani side of the border crossing. Is this correct?

We provide the Letter of Invitation for the tourist visa. You can collect your visa at the border with the LOI. We need minimum 10-15 days to get the results for the LOI. Please do not forget to consider the time. The tour will start on the Turkmen side at Alat - Farap Border and end on the Turkmen side at Shavat - Khiva Border.

Central Asia Tour - Turkmenistan Part from and to Uzbekistan

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Operator: Stantrips
In-depth Cultural: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Medium Intensity: Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Ages 18+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Alat to Mary
Start point
Farap, Lebap, Turkmenistan (Farap - Alat Border)
Accommodation
Hotel (Mary)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing of ancient Merv ruins including Greater Kyz Gala & Lesser Kyz Gala (VI-VII century)
- Visit Complex of Askhabs (VIII-XIV century)
- Visit Erk Gala (VI BC)
- Visit Gyaur Gala (IV BC)
- Visit Hoja Yusup Hamadani complex
- Visit Sultan Sanjar mausoleum
- Visit Muhamed Ibn Zeid mausoleum
- Downtown Mary sightseeing of major buildings
- Russian Orthodox Church visit (one of the oldest in Turkmenistan)
Optional Activities
- Mary Bazaar visit to see variety of local products (if time permits)
Landmarks
Greater Kyz Gala
Lesser Kyz Gala
Complex of Askhabs
Erk Gala
Gyaur Gala
Hoja Yusup Hamadani complex
Sultan Sanjar mausoleum
Muhamed Ibn Zeid mausoleum
Russian Orthodox Church
Mary Bazaar
Day 2
Mary to Ashgabat
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Sport)
Included Activities
- Ashgabat city tour including Presidential Palace
- Ruhyyet Palace visit
- Wedding Palace visit
- Yildyz Hotel viewing
- Ferries Wheel visit
- Constitution Monument visit
- Arch of Neutrality visit
- Monument and Park of Independence visit
- Ertogrul Gazy Mosque visit
- Ashgabat Sports and Housing facilities viewing
Landmarks
Presidential Palace
Ruhyyet Palace
Wedding Palace
Yildyz Hotel
Ferries Wheel
Constitution Monument
Arch of Neutrality
Monument and Park of Independence
Ertogrul Gazy Mosque
Day 3
Ashgabat to Darwaza
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (BBQ dinner)
Accommodation
Yurt (Stantrips)
Included Activities
- Akhalteke horse stable visit to see national pride horses
- Darwaza Burning Gas Crater (Door to Hell) viewing
- Evening observation of the burning gas crater
Landmarks
Akhalteke Horse Stable
Darwaza Burning Gas Crater
Day 4
Darwaza to Kunya Urgench
End point
S.A. Nyýazow, Daşoguz, Turkmenistan (Shavat (Khiva) Border Checkpoint)
Meals
Breakfast (Picnic-style breakfast)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour in Kunya Urgench
- Portal of Caravansaray visit
- Mamun Minaret visit
- II Arslan Mausoleum visit
- Sultan Tekesh Mausoleum visit
- Academy of Horezm visit
- Kutlug Timur Minaret visit
- Turabek Hanum Mausoleum visit
Landmarks
Portal of Caravansaray
Mamun Minaret
II Arslan Mausoleum
Sultan Tekesh Mausoleum
Academy of Horezm
Kutlug Timur Minaret
Turabek Hanum Mausoleum

Landmarks
Greater Kyz Gala
Lesser Kyz Gala
Complex of Askhabs
Erk Gala
Gyaur Gala
Hoja Yusup Hamadani complex
Sultan Sanjar mausoleum
Muhamed Ibn Zeid mausoleum
Russian Orthodox Church
Mary Bazaar

Landmarks
Presidential Palace
Ruhyyet Palace
Wedding Palace
Yildyz Hotel
Ferries Wheel
Constitution Monument
Arch of Neutrality
Monument and Park of Independence
Ertogrul Gazy Mosque

Landmarks
Akhalteke Horse Stable
Darwaza Burning Gas Crater

Landmarks
Portal of Caravansaray
Mamun Minaret
II Arslan Mausoleum
Sultan Tekesh Mausoleum
Academy of Horezm
Kutlug Timur Minaret
Turabek Hanum Mausoleum

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Mary
Hotel
day 1
Sport
Hotel
day 2
Stantrips
Yurt
day 3

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Rating: 5(6 reviews)
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5.0

Overall rating based on 2 Reviews

Itinerary
5.0
Transport
4.0
Guide
5.0
Accommodation
5.0
Food
4.0
Tour Operator
5.0

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michael
July 18th, 2025
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The tour was very well organized. The guide was very nice and had good knowledge. The stops were well chosen and...
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Till
May 10th, 2024
Our guide Azat made the whole experience so enjoyable 😉.
Traveled in May 2024
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Stephanie
Asked on May 18th, 2025
Do you provide a letter of invitation for a visitor visa?
Visa
- StantripsOperator•Written May 2025
  Yes, we do provide the letter of invitation for the tourist visa.
- S
  Stephanie
  Traveler•Written May 2025
  When do you send the letter of invitation? I'm told the chances of a visa being declined is high, so you are better to book the trip but not pay until the visa is approved?
- StantripsOperator•Written May 2025
  We submit the Letter of Invitation (LOI) two months prior to the arrival date. The visa rejection rate is minimal, so there's no need to worry about that. If it is rejected, you will receive a full refund.
M
Mark
Asked on April 9th, 2025
I'd like to join your group tour to Turkmenistan. Since I heard that Korean people need visa to travel Turkmenistan, I'm wondering if I need to prepare the visa by myself before the tour or I can just get an arrival visa at the border without any additional document
Visa
- StantripsOperator•Written April 2025
  We offer a Letter of Invitation (LOI) for our tourists. The LOI serves as the basis for obtaining your visa, which you can receive upon arrival at the airport or border.
S
Simon
Asked on April 3rd, 2025
Small question I am planning to go in 2026 and I was wondering for the visa if I will have a inivation letter from you guys and be able to pay my visa at the border?
Visa
- StantripsOperator•Written April 2025
  We will provide the LOI, allowing you to pay and obtain your visa upon arrival.
L
Liz
Asked on July 12th, 2024
Do you help with the Visa process? I understand that I would need an LOI to process the Visa at the border.
Visa
- StantripsOperator•Written July 2024
  We obtain the LOI and possession of a printed LOI allows travelers to enter Turkmenistan and get a visa.
J
Jackie
Asked on April 11th, 2024
Is this a group tour? I would like joint a group tour. I'm from Taiwan and need to apply for visa to visit Turkmenistan. Do you offer LOI for me?
Group size
Visa
- StantripsOperator•Written April 2024
  Hence, there is no other inquiry for this departure date, you can book the tour by yourself. Please select single room option and you're good to go. The LOI is provided by our company.
T
Timothy
Asked on April 5th, 2024
You guys look after the visas and we just have to show up at the Uzbekistani side of the border crossing. Is this correct?
Visa
- StantripsOperator•Written April 2024
  We provide the Letter of Invitation for the tourist visa. You can collect your visa at the border with the LOI. We need minimum 10-15 days to get the results for the LOI. Please do not forget to consider the time. The tour will start on the Turkmen side at Alat - Farap Border and end on the Turkmen side at Shavat - Khiva Border.
- T
  Timothy
  Traveler•Written April 2024
  Is there a long walk required at boarders? Is there transport available to Urgench?
- StantripsOperator•Written April 2024
  Probably, the longest walk is like 1 and a half kilometers between border check points. Not much than that. There a taxis at the border can take you to Urgench.
- T
  Timothy
  Traveler•Written April 2024
  Can you pick us up at Alat or Bukhara?
- StantripsOperator•Written April 2024
  Yes, we can. We can take you from your hotel. It will cost you 65 USD.
- T
  Timothy
  Traveler•Written April 2024
  Can we get a taxi right up to the border?
- T
  Timothy
  Traveler•Written April 2024
  How do we get the visa application started?
- StantripsOperator•Written April 2024
  Yes, you can take a taxi to the border. Please let me know your final decision about the transfer in Uzbekistan. I will send the list of the necessary docs and info for the LOI application to your email.

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Vaccines
- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Typhoid - Recommended for Turkmenistan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Turkmenistan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Tuberculosis - Recommended for Turkmenistan. Ideally 3 months before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Turkmenistan. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Rabies - Recommended for Turkmenistan. Ideally 1 month before travel.
Visa
- Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
- Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
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- For any tour departing before July 4th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 4th, 2026, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Stantrips. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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