ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, February 27.
Turkmenistan and the European Union discussed sustainable tourism
and related mobility issues,
Trend reports via the Turkmen Embassy in Belgium.
The issues were raised during a meeting between Turkmenistan’s
Ambassador to Belgium, Sapar Palvanov, and Maja Bakran Marchich,
Deputy Director-General of the European Commission’s
Directorate-General for Mobility and Transport.
The European side briefed Turkmenistan on the preparation of an
EU-wide strategy for sustainable tourism and emphasized the
importance of transport accessibility for unlocking regional
tourism potential.
Ambassador Sapar Palvanov noted the growing interest in tourism
in Turkmenistan, the planned transition to an e-visa system, and
the country’s readiness to implement digital enhancements in visa
procedures.
Meanwhile, Turkmenistan is modernizing its traditionally strict
travel policies by introducing an electronic visa (e-visa) system
to boost tourism and ease entry for foreign nationals. Implemented
in 2025, the new system allows travelers to apply online via the
State Migration Service without needing a formal invitation
letter.
