National ID card renewal in Turkmenistan
Renewing a National ID card in Turkmenistan typically involves applying to the State Migration Service. The process generally requires submitting an application, providing necessary personal documents, and having new biometric data captured.
It is advisable to begin the renewal process several months before the current ID card expires. This allows ample time for scheduling appointments, gathering required documents, and accounting for potential processing durations.
Start 90 days ahead
This lead time accounts for potential appointment waiting times, the gathering of necessary documents, and the processing period by the State Migration Service.
The process
- 1Gather all required documents, including the expiring national ID card and any other supporting identification.
- 2Contact the local department of the State Migration Service or an authorized district police department to inquire about specific application procedures and to schedule an appointment.
- 3Submit the completed application form along with the required documents and any previously issued national ID card.
- 4Undergo the capture of biometric data, including fingerprints and a digital photograph, as part of the application process.
- 5Pay the applicable state duty (fee) for the issuance of a new national ID card.
- 6Collect the new national ID card from the specified office once it has been processed and issued.
What to bring
- Expiring or expired National ID card (Türkmenistanyň raýatynyň biometrik maglumatly pasporty)
- Birth certificate (Dogluş hakyndaky şahadatnama)
- Marriage certificate or divorce certificate (if applicable) (Nika hakyndaky şahadatnama ýa-da Nika bozulandygy hakyndaky şahadatnama)
- Documents confirming the change of surname, name, patronymic (if applicable)
- Military service card or certificate from the military commissariat (for males of conscription age) (Harby bilet ýa-da harby komissariatdan kepilnama)
- Application form (to be obtained from the State Migration Service)
- Payment receipt for the state duty
Who handles it
Türkmenistanyň Döwlet migrasiýa gullugy (State Migration Service of Turkmenistan)
The state duty (fee) for issuing a new national ID card should be confirmed directly with the State Migration Service of Turkmenistan or their official website. The amount may vary based on the type of service or speed of issuance.
What commonly goes wrong
- Ensure all supporting documents are valid and, if required, translated and notarized.
- Verify the specific requirements and procedures with the local State Migration Service office, as these can sometimes vary.
- Be aware that new biometric data will be captured, which is a mandatory part of the application.
- The process may take several weeks, so it is important to apply well in advance of the current ID card's expiration date.
Sources
This guide is based on one official source.
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