Border zone

Awaza National Tourist Zone

Border zone · Turkmenistan

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In short

For visitors: permit required.

No boundary — routes will not see this zone
Checked against the act on 21 October 2026
Local name: «Awaza» milli syýahatçylyk zolagy

Who may enter, and with what

Rules by group of people, as the source states them, with dates. We give no assessments of our own.

Foreign nationals — permit required. According to the Russian Foreign Ministry, foreigners need a special permit to visit border zones, including the Awaza National Tourist Zone on the Caspian Sea.
Original wording
Посещение приграничных зон (включая национальную туристическую зону «Аваза» на Каспийском море) требует специального разрешения.
Consular Department of the Russian Foreign Ministry (kdmid.ru), «Country information: Turkmenistan» · checked 21 October 2026

Legal basis

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Questions

Permits and restricted zones — FAQ

Do you need a permit: Awaza National Tourist Zone?

For visitors: permit required. According to the Russian Foreign Ministry, foreigners need a special permit to visit border zones, including the Awaza National Tourist Zone on the Caspian Sea.

Where do I get the permit?

The link to the official page is in the rule above. We list processing times and fees only where the source states them.

Will the planner see this zone on my route?

No: we have no boundary for this zone, so the planner cannot see it. Check your route against the rule above.

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