Nomad Rank
Total Score
Country
Turkmenistan
Capital City
Ashgabat
Language
Russian, Turkmen
Currency
Turkmenistan manat
Region
Asia
Landlocked
Yes
Turkmenistan Passport
Nomad Capitalist Passport Index Ranking
The Turkmenistan Passport is currently ranked Number 173T in the Nomad Capitalist Passport Index with a total score of 43. This ranking, relative to other passports, has been calculated by considering the government of Turkmenistan’s approach not just to travel, but to international taxation laws, global perception, dual citizenship and personal freedom.
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Travel Destinations from Turkmenistan 50% in total score
For the Turkmenistan Travel Score calculation, we relied on government travel data from 199 passport-issuing countries and territories, combined with real-time intelligence and proprietary research. This factor includes a Mobility Score (MS) measuring ease of travel, which focuses on visa-free (VF) travel, visa on arrival (VOA), eTA and eVisa (if issued within three days). Based on that data, we assigned Turkmenistan a Travel Score of 64 which means that Turkmenistan passport holders can enter a total of 64 destinations — either without a visa, through a visa on arrival or via an eTA.
Taxation in Turkmenistan 20% in total score
For the Turkmenistan Taxation Score calculation, we relied on data from our network of tax vendors, news sources and tax authorities. Based on that data, we assigned Turkmenistan a Taxation Score of 40, meaning that Turkmenistan does not tax foreign incomes of resident citizens.
Perception 10% in total score
For the Turkmenistan Perception Score calculation, we relied on the World Happiness Report, the Human Development Index and subjective factors from our networks’ experience to determine how each country’s citizens are perceived and recognised. Based on that data, we assigned Turkmenistan a Perception Score of 10, meaning that Turkmenistan citizens are refused entry to a substantial number of countries and/or encounter substantial hostility.
Dual Citizenship 10% in total score
For the Turkmenistan Dual Citizenship Score calculation, we relied on embassy data and our experience to assess the ability to hold dual citizenship. Based on that data, we assigned Turkmenistan a Dual Citizenship Score of 10, meaning that Turkmenistan citizens are strictly forbidden to hold other citizenships.
Freedom 10% in total score
For the Turkmenistan Freedom Score calculation, we relied on data and news reports on mandatory military service, government surveillance, press freedom and other factors to determine the personal freedom of citizens and expats. Based on that data, we assigned Turkmenistan a Freedom Score of 10, meaning that Turkmenistan citizens have low freedom.
