
Effective May 1, 2026, new fines related to the use and storage of the passport of a citizen of Turkmenistan will come into force. Under the new law signed by President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, the illegal use, damage, and acceptance of a passport as collateral are strictly prohibited.
1. Damage or Loss of Passport (Article 370):
2. Violation of Registration Rules (Article 371):
3. Accepting a Passport as Collateral and Illegal Seizure (Article 372): In addition to the unlawful seizure of a passport, accepting it as collateral (pledge) is now explicitly classified as a serious legal violation:
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