The official website of the Chinese Embassy in Turkmenistan has published the rules for applying for visas to China.
Applicants are requested to read the contents carefully, confirm their applicable visa category, prepare the required application materials, and make an appointment to apply.
Travelers traveling to China for tourism purposes (type L visa) will need travel plan materials such as round-trip airfare, hotel reservation confirmation, or invitation letters issued by organizations or individuals in China.
In order to apply for a visa, it is mandatory to provide:
The full list of required documents can be found on the official website of the Chinese Embassy in Turkmenistan.
The Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Ashgabat is located at 45 Archabil avenue.
China and Turkmenistan are connected by direct flights of two airlines. “Turkmenistan” Airlines operates regular flights from Ashgabat to Beijing. The Chinese carrier China Southern Airlines flies on the route Urumqi (URC) - Ashgabat (ASB) - Urumqi (URC) once a week.
China announced that it will resume issuing tourist visas to foreigners in March 2023.