Moving to Belarus from Turkmenistan
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Turkmenistan to Belarus — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Turkmenistan to Belarus. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Minsk averages 50°F vs 74°F in Ashgabat, making it significantly cooler.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Turkmenistan to Belarus, based on official data.
Who's moving to Belarus?
Top countries of origin for Belarus's foreign-born residents.
- 672,481
- 222,436
- 68,934
- 17,130
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Turkmenistan
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Turkmenistan to Belarus.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Turkmenistan generally does better on safety, though Belarus leads in road traffic deaths.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Turkmenistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Belarus leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Belarus performs significantly better than Turkmenistan across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Belarus performs significantly better than Turkmenistan across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Belarus generally does better on employment & economy, though Turkmenistan leads in poverty rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Belarus performs significantly better than Turkmenistan across all family life metrics.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Ashgabat | Minsk |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 51°/34°F (11°/1°C) | 29°/18°F (-1°/-8°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 86°/61°F (30°/16°C) | 62°/44°F (17°/7°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 96°/68°F (35°/20°C) | 68°/51°F (20°/11°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 62°/40°F (17°/5°C) | 39°/30°F (4°/-1°C) |
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| Month | Ashgabat | Minsk |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45°/29°F (7.4°/-1.6°C) | 24°/14°F (-4.2°/-9.8°C) |
| Feb | 49°/32°F (9.6°/-0.2°C) | 28°/16°F (-2.5°/-8.9°C) |
| Mar | 60°/41°F (15.6°/4.9°C) | 36°/23°F (2.4°/-4.8°C) |
| Apr | 75°/52°F (24.1°/11.1°C) | 52°/35°F (10.9°/1.8°C) |
| May | 86°/61°F (30.0°/16.2°C) | 65°/46°F (18.4°/7.6°C) |
| Jun | 96°/69°F (35.7°/20.7°C) | 70°/52°F (21.3°/11.1°C) |
| Jul | 101°/74°F (38.2°/23.1°C) | 72°/55°F (22.3°/12.6°C) |
| Aug | 98°/69°F (36.6°/20.5°C) | 71°/53°F (21.7°/11.7°C) |
| Sep | 89°/60°F (31.5°/15.4°C) | 62°/46°F (16.5°/7.8°C) |
| Oct | 74°/48°F (23.2°/9.1°C) | 50°/38°F (9.9°/3.3°C) |
| Nov | 62°/40°F (16.6°/4.6°C) | 38°/30°F (3.1°/-1.3°C) |
| Dec | 50°/33°F (9.8°/0.7°C) | 29°/21°F (-1.5°/-6.2°C) |
Republican center for hydrometeorology, control of radioactive contamination and enviromental monitoringVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Turkmenistan and Belarus. To live, work, or study long-term in Belarus, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Belarus's immigration authority.
Turkmenistan passport holder visiting Belarus
Visa Required
Belarus passport holder visiting Turkmenistan
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Belarus?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Belarus has 32.8 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Belarus safe for expats?
Turkmenistan generally does better on safety, though Belarus leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Belarus is 2.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Turkmenistan.
How is healthcare in Belarus compared to Turkmenistan?
Turkmenistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Belarus leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 44.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Belarus, compared to 21.4 in Turkmenistan. Belarus scores 79 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Turkmenistan: 75).
What's the weather like in Belarus compared to Turkmenistan?
The average high temperature in Minsk is 50°F, compared to 74°F in Ashgabat. Minsk receives around 26.7 in of rainfall per year, while Ashgabat gets 8.9 in.
What language do they speak in Belarus?
The official languages in Belarus are Belarusian and Russian. In Turkmenistan, the official languages are Russian and Turkmen.
