Asia
Turkmenistan
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In Turkmenistan, pre-employment background screening checks that involve checking an individual's identity are generally permissible. Employers should follow local laws and regulations regarding data privacy and protection, and obtain necessary consent before conducting any background checks.
Background check summary
Identity: permissible
Zinc's background check turnaround times
Please note these background check turnaround times are averages for the country. Actual check times may vary and depend on a number of factors including the resident country's process time as well as the candidate's document submission speed.
Financial (mins)
20
Criminal (days)
10
Media (mins)
14
Reference (days)
2
identity (mins)
140
Education (days)
12.57
Address (days)
2
Sanctions (mins)
25
Right-to-work rules
Rules apply for citizens as well as non-citizens working in the country
National ID Accepted?
Passport
Yes
Other passport accepted?
Any other routes (any type of citizen)
Body name
Foreign Citizens
Natural citizens: Alternative routes
Country details
Birthrate
27.61
Population
6,000,000
capital
Ashgabat
GDP ($/capita)
5800
TLD
.tm
developed/developing
Developing
Currency
Turkmenistan New Manat
Net migration
-0.86
Literacy(%)
98
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