Rides
Requirements
| Carnet de Passage | no requirements |
| Insurance | required, buy at boarder |
| International driving permit | not required |
| Travel Visa | no requirements, 30 days granted per year |
Turkmenistan stands out as one of the most enigmatic and challenging destinations I have encountered. Geographically and politically isolated, it remains one of the least visited nations in Central Asia, yet it possesses a unique and compelling allure. Governed by an authoritarian regime that maintains absolute control over all facets of daily life, the country offers a rare and complex glimpse into a world largely hidden from the global stage.
Riding in Turkmenistan
You need understandable documents.
As a tip, it is to laminate all of your key documents or otherwise waterproof them. It is also highly recommended to scan all your original documents and email them to an easily accessible email address.
It is also worth printing off the Constat Amiable D’accident Automobile, which is used across numerous and other countries (the downloadable one on our website has English as well as French).
Speed limits.
Unless otherwise stated by appropriate signs, the following national speed limits apply:
Highways: 68 mph (110km/h)
Rural 56 mph (90 km/h)
Residential areas 37 mph (60 km/h)
Please note, this page was correct when written in February 2026.