How to get an IDP to drive in Turkmenistan
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What am I getting?
What am I getting?
International Driving Permit (IDP), regulated by the United Nations, certifies that you are the holder of a valid driver's license in your country of origin.
Your IDP is a valid form of identification in more than 150 countries worldwide. It contains your name, photo, and driver information in the 12 most widely spoken languages in the world.
Required by car rental agencies worldwide
You must be 18 years or older to apply
No test is required
How to get your IDP
Fill in the forms
Have your driver’s license and delivery address handy
Verify your ID
Upload pictures of your driver's license
Get approved
Wait for confirmation and you’re ready to go!
Can I get international driving permit for Turkmenistan online?
Yes, you can apply for an International Driving Permit (IDP) online from us. We’ve made it so, to give every tourist a chance to explore another country by driving a motor vehicle from a car rental company and using it to explore a foreign country. It translates your valid driver’s license into 12 of the widely used languages worldwide including English, Arab, etc.
Our permit is valid in 165+ countries worldwide including the following:
- Uzbekistan
- Iran
- Canada
- Australia
- Afghanistan
- Switzerland
- Japan
- India
- Iceland
- Mexico
- Korea
- Kazakhstan
- Congo
- Malaysia
- South Africa
- Norway
- Italy
- Namibia
- Cote D’Ivoire
- Spain
- Estonia
- Cuba
- Botswana
- Moldova
- Malta
- Myanmar
- Cyprus
- Tobago
- Lesotho
- Germany
- Ukraine
- Taiwan
- Jamaica
- Belarus
- Liechtenstein
- Laos
- Panama
- Ecuador
- Kenya
- Pakistan
- Brazil
- Croatia
- Saudi Arabia
- Burkina Faso
- Georgia
- Cambodia
- Oman
- Jordan
- Ireland
- Brunei
- Vietnam
- New Zealand
- Libya
- Kuwait
- Slovenia
- Qatar
- Liberia
- and more
Most Important Driving Rules
If you're a tourist who likes exploring new places in Turkmenistan, it's important to know the basic driving rules Turkmenistan has. Some interesting places are in areas where the roads are narrow and full of holes. So, you have to drive carefully. Remember these rules when you're driving so you can enjoy exploring Turkmenistan without any problems.
Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol is Prohibited
Turkmen authorities don’t tolerate any drunk driving, let alone any alcohol content in your body. So if you are planning to drink with your friends at a campsite or over meals, make sure you spend the night or day not driving. If you are not caught since you are in a remote area in Turkmenistan, never take for granted the thought of getting involved in an accident because you are drunk. You can expect traffic fines or penalties if authorities catch you.
Obey the Speed Limit Rule
You must follow the speed limit to avoid any untoward incidents. When in Ashgabat and other urban areas, you can drive at a maximum speed of 60 kph. If you are heading to destinations in rural Turkmenistan, remember to maintain your speed at 90 kph. Don’t overspeed in these areas so you can be ready to slow down if camels or other animals are crossing the streets. You can speed up on highways but make sure to maintain it at 110 kph.
Always Use Your Seatbelts
Not wearing seatbelts is one of the reasons accidents happen on Turkmen roads. No matter how good a driver you are in your hometown, it will always be different when driving on foreign roads. Do not wait for authorities or locals to reprimand you for not using your seatbelts. If you are driving with a toddler, make sure to provide car seats.
Ready to check if an IDP is required in your destination?
Use the form and find out in seconds whether you need an international permit. Documents vary, based on the United Nations Convention on Road Traffic.
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