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The State Customs Service of Turkmenistan publishes passenger customs rules, currency limits and banned items on its website and in a mobile app with a passenger declaration form, helping foreigners prepare for border control.

What it helps with

• How much can I bring into Turkmenistan duty-freePersonal baggage up to 60 kg, including up to 1 kg of jewellery, is duty-free, plus 1 litre of alcohol and 2 packs of tobacco.
• Declaring cash when entering TurkmenistanForeign cash can be brought in without limit if declared; up to US$10,000 plus the declared amount brought in can be taken out.
• Filling in a passenger declaration on the phoneThe customs app has an online and offline passenger declaration form and a tariff calculator.
• What is banned at Turkmen customsLists of prohibited and restricted items, such as pepper sprays, air guns or antique carpets, are published in the app and on the site.

About State Customs Service of Turkmenistan

The State Customs Service runs customs.gov.tm in Turkmen, English and Russian, with sections on customs rules for passengers and online services such as a tariff calculator. In February 2025 it launched a mobile app developed by the Turkmen company Asman Oky with support from the EU-funded BOMCA 10 programme. The app contains customs procedures, legal documents, a tariff calculator, passenger declaration forms, lists of prohibited goods and contacts of customs brokers. Personal baggage up to 60 kg is duty-free, and foreign cash can be imported without limit if declared.

Key Features

• Passenger rules: Duty-free allowances, currency limits and channel rules for travellers are explained.
• Declaration form: The app offers a passenger declaration that can be filled in online or offline.
• Tariff calculator: Duties on goods above the allowance can be estimated in advance.
• Prohibited items: Lists of banned and permit-only goods help avoid problems at the border.

How to Get Started

1. Install the State Customs Service app or open customs.gov.tm/en.
2. Read the customs rules for individuals and the list of prohibited items.
3. Fill in the passenger declaration if you carry cash or goods that must be declared.
4. At the border choose the red channel for declared goods or the green channel for personal items.