The State Customs Service of Turkmenistan continues to implement modern digital technologies aimed at streamlining customs procedures and facilitating international trade. One of the key components of this effort is the adoption of an electronic pre-declaration system for goods, as stipulated by the country’s Customs Code. As of 1 June 2024, carriers and other stakeholders … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan and Russia Prepare New Agreements on Customs Cooperation
The customs authorities of Turkmenistan and Russia are preparing to sign draft agreements on Authorized Economic Operators and a protocol on the exchange of preliminary information regarding goods and vehicles. These topics were discussed during a meeting between deputy heads of the customs services held on the sidelines of the Turkmen-Russian Intergovernmental Commission … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan advances trade facilitation and modernises customs procedures
From 30 September to 2 October, two interlinked events were held under the International Trade Centre (ITC) project “Turkmenistan: Enhancing Trade Resilience and Integration”, funded by the European Union. The expert meeting on 30 September, presenting the draft National Trade Facilitation Roadmap, was followed by a two-day training for officers of the State Customs Service of … [Read more...]
About 120,000 Documents Processed Through the Single Window System in Turkmenistan
From January to August 2025, approximately 120,000 documents were processed in electronic format through the “Single Window for Export-Import Operations” system, according to the State Customs Service of Turkmenistan. Reportedly, in 2024, around 100,000 permits and authorizing documents were processed through this system. The Single Window project was implemented by the … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan Strengthens Digital Integration in Customs: Seminar on eTIR System Implementation
On 10-11 September 2025, the State Customs Service of Turkmenistan hosted a national seminar focused on the implementation of the Customs Convention on the International Transport of Goods under Cover of TIR Carnets (TIR Convention) and its Annex 11, which governs the functioning of the eTIR system (electronic TIR carnets). The event was organized with the support of the TIR … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan Discusses Development of International Transport under the TIR System
On 11 September 2025, a working meeting was held in Ashgabat between the Deputy Chairman of the State Customs Service of Turkmenistan and a delegation from the International Road Transport Union (IRU), led by Vakhtang Zarandia, Senior Advisor on TIR and Transit Transport Issues. During the meeting, the parties discussed prospects for cooperation in the field of international … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan and UNODC Strengthen Cooperation in Security and Cargo Control
A meeting was held in Ashgabat between the Deputy Chairman of the State Customs Service of Turkmenistan and Mr. Oliver Stolpe, Regional Representative of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in Central Asia. The parties discussed prospects for expanding cooperation under the Passenger and Cargo Control Program, implemented with the support of UNODC. … [Read more...]
Combating Maritime Offenses: Turkmenistan and UNODC Hold Training
From 2 to 3 September 2025, the Training Center of the State Customs Service of Turkmenistan hosted a simulation exercise focused on the legal regulation of issues related to illicit maritime trade. The event was supported by the Regional Office of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) for Afghanistan, Central Asia, Iran, and Pakistan. It marked the first … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan Experts Study Germany’s Advanced Logistics Practices
From 24 to 30 August 2025, representatives from Turkmenistan’s State Customs Service and Transport and Logistics Center participated in a study visit to Germany. The event was organized under the Regional Project “Trade Facilitation in Central Asia” (TFCA), supported by the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ). The visit aimed to explore Germany’s cutting-edge … [Read more...]
Turkmen Training Center Granted Status of WCO Regional Training Center
The Training Center of the State Customs Service of Turkmenistan, based in Ashgabat, has been officially designated as a Regional Training Center of the World Customs Organization (WCO). A corresponding Memorandum of Understanding was signed between Turkmenistan and the WCO on the sidelines of the 145th–146th sessions of the WCO Council, held from 26 to 28 June 2025, in … [Read more...]
Proposal to grant WCO Regional Training Center Status to Turkmenistan Training Center receives unanimous support
A conference of heads of customs services of the WCO member countries of the European Region was held at the headquarters of the World Customs Organization (WCO) in Brussels. The event was attended by a delegation of the State Customs Service of Turkmenistan led by Deputy Chairman of the service M. Mukhammedov. One of the key issues on the agenda was the consideration of a … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan Launches First Customs Regulations Mobile App
Turkmenistan's State Customs Service has launched its first mobile application providing information on customs regulations, Neutral Turkmenistan newspaper reports. The app was developed in partnership with the EU-funded Border Management Assistance Program in Central Asia (BOMCA 10) and unveiled at a ceremony in Ashgabat on 19 February. The event brought together … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan Boosts Agricultural Exports
An analysis of customs statistics for 2024 indicates a significant increase in the export of goods from Turkmenistan. Notably, there has been a substantial rise in the supply of agricultural products, which holds a leading position in the country's export structure. One of the key export products has been greenhouse tomatoes. During the reporting period, Turkmenistan … [Read more...]
The new Control and Analytical Center will enhance the efficiency of the State Customs Service in Turkmenistan
The State Customs Service of Turkmenistan inaugurated a cutting-edge Control and Analytical Center in Ashgabat on Monday, January 20th, as reported by the newspaper "Neutral Turkmenistan." This state-of-the-art facility, which has no analogues in Central Asia, leverages advanced digital technologies to comprehensively collect and analyze data on all goods crossing the … [Read more...]
Turkmen and Uzbek customs officers strengthen cooperation in the field of personnel training
On 10 December 2024, an online meeting was held between the staff of the Training Center at the State Customs Service of Turkmenistan and the teaching staff of the Customs Institute of the Customs Committee of Uzbekistan. The meeting was a part of a Memorandum of Understanding between the two departments in the field of personnel training, signed in 2022. The parties … [Read more...]
Customs services of Turkmenistan and the Islamic Republic of Iran strengthen cooperation
On August 28, 2024, as part of the working visit of the Turkmen delegation headed by the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov to Tehran, a meeting was held between the heads of the State Customs Service of Turkmenistan and the Customs Administration of the Islamic Republic of Iran. This information … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan Learns from Uzbekistan’s Electronic Customs Model
On 30-31 July 2024, a delegation of the State Customs Service of Turkmenistan, consisting of the head of the technical support department and employees of the customs automation department, visited Tashkent to study the experience of the Uzbekistan customs authorities in creating a Customs Clearance Center. The visit also allowed to get insights on operation of customs posts … [Read more...]
Streamlined Imports: Electronic Pre-Arrival Information System effective in Turkmenistan
The State Customs Service of Turkmenistan has announced a new initiative to simplify import procedures. Since July 2024, companies involved in foreign trade and logistics can electronically submit preliminary information about goods and vehicles destined for import into Turkmenistan. This system offers several advantages: • Priority Processing: Goods and vehicles with … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan and UNCTAD partner for continued customs digitalization
On 30 March 2024, the Deputy Chairman of Turkmenistan's State Customs Service met with Dmitry Godunov, a regional coordinator for the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). The meeting focused on further digitalizing Turkmenistan's customs sector. As noted, within the framework of the first and second stages of the Concept for the Development of the … [Read more...]
Joint Training Held for Turkmen and Uzbek Port Control Groups
A subregional training program for Port Control Group (PCG) members from Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan was held at the Lebap province Customs authority in Turkmenabad from 26 to 29 March 2024. This initiative was organized under the framework of the Global Container Control Program (CCP) by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the World Customs Organization … [Read more...]
EU-funded programme strengthened capacity of the State Customs Service of Turkmenistan in application of different transit regimes
From March 5 to 7, the EU-funded Border Management Programme in Central Asia (BOMCA 10) in cooperation with USAID Trade Central Asia Activity, held a workshop in Ashgabat for the representatives of State Customs Service of Turkmenistan on different transit systems, their requirements and application. The activity intended to present and discuss application of different … [Read more...]
Ashgabat hosted a regional dialogue on recognizing Authorized Economic Operators (AEOs) in Central Asia and the South Caucasus
On 26 February 2024, the Central Office of the State Customs Service of Turkmenistan hosted a roundtable discussion focused on implementing the World Customs Organization's (WCO) "Guidelines on Mutual Recognition of AEOs" in the region of Central Asia and the South Caucasus. This event coincided with the visit of Igor Runov, Executive Secretary of the UN Center for Transport … [Read more...]
BOMCA10 supports training capabilities of the State Customs Service of Turkmenistan by providing specialised equipment
On February 21, the EU-Funded BOMCA 10 Programme handed over specialised training and ICT equipment to the Training Centre of the State Customs Service of Turkmenistan for a total value of 9,620.94 EUR. Specific equipment corresponding to the latest technical solutions for car and truck checks will be used for practical exercises during the training sessions at the Customs … [Read more...]
The State Customs Service of Turkmenistan and the Russian Customs Academy discuss further steps in the field of personnel training
The State Customs Service of Turkmenistan and the Russian Customs Academy held a virtual meeting on 6 February to discuss further collaboration in customs personnel training. Representatives from both institutions, including the Director of the Institute of Distance Learning, Retraining and Advanced Training from the Russian Customs Academy, participated in the … [Read more...]
Turkmen Delegation Visits China to Explore AEO Best Practices
From 18 to 22 December 2023, the delegation of the State Customs Service of Turkmenistan visited the city of Shenzhen, China. During the trip, the delegation met with Mr. Zhu Fan, Deputy Director General of the Department of Audit Control and Enterprise Management of the General Customs Administration of the People's Republic of China and a group of specialists on the system … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan continues to implement a Single Window for Export-Import Operations
The State Customs Service of Turkmenistan has held a regular meeting of the commission for coordinating the work of the Single Window for export-import operations. In addition to customs officers, representatives of ministries, departments and public associations took part in the meeting. Within the framework of the meeting, events related to the launch of the "Single Window … [Read more...]
Five-Language Information Monitors Installed at Turkmenistan’s Border Customs Posts
Information kiosks with large monitors have been installed at border customs posts in Turkmenistan, providing travelers with information on customs clearance procedures, according to the State Customs Service of Turkmenistan. The interactive help terminals are available in Turkmen, Russian, English, Turkish, and Farsi, and contain comprehensive information on customs duties, … [Read more...]
WCO Secretary General visited State Customs Service of Turkmenistan
On 26 September 2023, Maksat Khudaikulyev, Chairman of the State Customs Service of Turkmenistan, met with Kunio Mikuria, Secretary General of the World Customs Organization (WCO), who was visiting Ashgabat. During the meeting, the sides discussed the current state of cooperation between the State Customs Service of Turkmenistan and the WCO, and noted its positive … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan and Russia Discuss Draft Customs Agreements
On 18 September 2023, a delegation from the Federal Customs Service of the Russian Federation arrived in Ashgabat for a two-day visit, according to the State Customs Service of Turkmenistan. The two sides held a meeting of the joint working group to discuss priority areas of cooperation. In particular, they discussed: A draft agreement on mutual recognition of the … [Read more...]
Heads of Customs Agencies of Central Asia and China will meet in April
On 6 April 2023, the representatives of the customs services of Central Asia and China met via videoconference at the initiative of the General Customs Administration of the People's Republic of China, the Customs Service of Turkmenistan reports. The experts discussed the preparations for the meeting of the Heads of Customs departments of the six countries, which is … [Read more...]
BOMCA 10 organized ToT on car and truck searches for the representatives of the State Customs Service and the State Frontier Service of Turkmenistan
From 11 to 13 July 2023, the EU-funded Border Management Programme in Central Asia (BOMCA 10) held a training-of-trainers (ToT) session on car and truck searches for the State Customs Service and the State Frontier Service of Turkmenistan, which is responsible for organising the training process and development of the methodology for inspecting vehicles. The ToT session was … [Read more...]
State Customs Service of Turkmenistan had online training on intellectual property rights protection
On 15 March 2023, representatives of the company "Schmidt & Orlov Intellectual Property" held online training for employees of the Customs Service of Turkmenistan via videoconference. During the training, presentations were made regarding the trademarks of the copyright holders whose interests this company represents. Experts also shared materials on the facts of … [Read more...]
Turkmen customs officers attended EU project seminar on establishing a framework of customs competencies
From 13 to 15 June, the EU-funded Border Management Programme in Central Asia (BOMCA 10) held a Regional workshop in Astana, Kazakhstan, for the heads and key staff of the Customs agencies of the Central Asian countries. On behalf of Turkmenistan, the meeting was attended by the head of the Training Center at the State Customs Service, employees of the personnel departments … [Read more...]
Turkmen customs officers learned the specifics of risk management at a seminar sponsored by the Chinese Customs Cooperation Fund
From 22 to 26 May 2023, with the assistance of the World Customs Organization (WCO) and with the sponsorship of the China Customs Cooperation Fund (CCF China), a risk management seminar was organized for employees of the State Customs Service of Turkmenistan. The seminar was attended by 20 specialists from various departments involved in the process of implementing the risk … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan Shares Experience on Gender Mainstreaming in Customs Authorities at the training in Kyrgyzstan
From 22 to 24 August 2023, a regional training on gender mainstreaming was held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan for members of port control groups and air cargo control groups of the customs services of Central Asian countries. The participants of the training were employees of customs and other competent authorities of Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and … [Read more...]
Customs officers of Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan compared statistical data on foreign trade
A group of customs officials made a working visit to the State Customs Service of Turkmenistan from October 16 to 21, 2022, with the aim of comparing the statistics on the two nations' foreign trade. The Protocol between the State Customs Service of Turkmenistan and the State Customs Committee of Uzbekistan on the exchange of information on the movement of goods in mutual … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan develop cooperation in the customs sphere
Following the results of the summit talks in Ashgabat on 21 October, the heads of the customs services of Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan signed a Memorandum of Understanding in the field of personnel training and a Memorandum of Understanding in the field of prevention and detection of suspicious financial transactions by the parties. Under the MoUs, the parties will exchange … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan digitalizes the customs sphere
The TIR-EPD application has been launched in Turkmenistan to provide customs authorities with preliminary information when transporting goods under the TIR procedures, the Association of International Road Carriers reports with reference to the International Road Transport Union (IRU). TIR-EPD is an application, enabling TIR guarantee holders to submit electronic … [Read more...]
Customs authorities of Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan intend to enhance information exchange
Elvira Kadyrova On 9 May 2019, the Turkmen delegation headed by the Deputy Chairman of the State customs service of Turkmenistan, Dovlet Bayryyev, met in Baku with the Chairman of the State customs Committee, Lieutenant General Safar Mehdiyev, the State Customs Committee of Azerbaijan reports. Safar Mehdiyev briefed the members of the Turkmen delegation on the recent … [Read more...]