The official website of the Chinese Embassy in Turkmenistan has published the rules for applying for visas to China.

Applicants are requested to read the contents carefully, confirm their applicable visa category, prepare the required application materials, and make an appointment to apply.

Travelers traveling to China for tourism purposes (type L visa) will need travel plan materials such as round-trip airfare, hotel reservation confirmation, or invitation letters issued by organizations or individuals in China.

In order to apply for a visa, it is mandatory to provide:

1. The original of a valid international passport (with a validity period of more than 6 months, with at least 4 blank pages for visas), as well as the original internal passport and photocopies of passports.
2. Printed and signed online visa application form and printed confirmation of appointment.
3. One recent, frontal, color photograph (light background), bareheaded like a passport.
4. Required materials to apply for the appropriate category visa.

The full list of required documents can be found on the official website of the Chinese Embassy in Turkmenistan.

The Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Ashgabat is located at 45 Archabil avenue.

China and Turkmenistan are connected by direct flights of two airlines. “Turkmenistan” Airlines operates regular flights from Ashgabat to Beijing. The Chinese carrier China Southern Airlines flies on the route Urumqi (URC) - Ashgabat (ASB) - Urumqi (URC) once a week.

China announced that it will resume issuing tourist visas to foreigners in March 2023.