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The new Ambassador of Italy in Ashgabat is H.E. Martin Brook.

His Excellency Ambassador Martin Brook “It is an honor for me to assume the role of Ambassador to Turkmenistan, a friendly country that shares with Italy a commitment to dialogue for the maintenance of international peace and security. A priority will be the further strengthening of economic and trade ties between our two countries.”

Second training course for young diplomats Central Asian countries.

Ashgabat, 13 March 2026: from 9 to 13 March, the second training course for young diplomats from the countries of Central Asia took place in Ashgabat. We participated in the official opening of the course at the Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in the presence of the Deputy Minister of […]

Study in Italy

Scholarships in Italy are available for Turkmen students for the Academic Year 2026/2027. All information is available in the announcement “Ordinary Scholarships of the Italian Government for the Academic Year 2026/2027,” which can be found at: https://studyinitaly.esteri.it/ https://www.esteri.it/it/servizi-opportunita/opportunita/borse-di-studio/per-cittadini-stranieri/borsestudio_stranieri/ – official MAECI website, section “Scholarships offered by the Italian Government – Ministry of Foreign Affairs and […]

Emergency number of the Embassy of Italy in Ashgabat: +993 61 174271

Notice to Italian nationals Ashgabat, 2 March 2026: In light of the current situation of regional instability, it is deemed appropriate to recall the following: the emergency telephone number for Italian citizens, to be used in all urgent cases requiring consular assistance: +993 61 174271; the office hours of the Consular Section: Monday to Thursday […]

Maintenance of the PRENOTAMI application

Please be informed that from 23/02/2026 to 25/02/2026 inclusive, the PRENOTAMI appointment booking system will not be operational.  

Maintenance of the PRENOTAMI application

  Please be informed that from 23/02/2026 to 25/02/2026 inclusive, the PRENOTAMI appointment booking system will not be operational.  

Ashgabat, 20 February 2026: This year as well, the Embassy of Italy actively took part in the exhibition held on the occasion of the “Diplomat’s Day in Turkmenistan.” Thanks to the collaboration with the National Cavalry Association, we presented a series of materials highlighting Italian excellence in the equestrian field. The Deputy Prime Minister and […]

The visa processing system will be unavailable from Friday, February 13th until Tuesday, February 17th.

Applicants for a Schengen visa in Turkmenistan are informed that, due to a complex technical intervention, the visa processing IT system will not be available from Friday, 13 February until Tuesday, 17 February inclusive. The system will be operational again from Wednesday, 18 February. Applicants who already have an appointment scheduled during the system downtime […]

Emergency Travel Document (ETD)

December 5, 2025: Starting from next December 9, 2025, European Union citizens who do not have a diplomatic representation in Turkmenistan may contact this Embassy for the issuance of an Emergency Travel Document (ETD) in the event of theft, loss, or destruction of their travel document. Download the application form for an EU emergency travel […]

25 November 2025: Statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation – “International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.”

On the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, reaffirms Italy’s and the Foreign Ministry’s unwavering commitment to preventing and combating all forms of violence and discrimination against women, both in Italy and worldwide. “Violence against women is an unacceptable […]