Moving to Poland from Turkmenistan

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Turkmenistan to Poland — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Turkmenistan to Poland, and you’d need to navigate life in Polish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Warsaw averages 55°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 Poland, based on official data.

Moved in 2021
118 ↑ 115% vs 2020

people moved from Turkmenistan to Poland · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Poland?

Top countries of origin for Poland's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Turkmenistan to Poland.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

TM
1.1
PL
0.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TM
8.0
PL
6.5

Poland performs significantly better than Turkmenistan across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

TM
$1,264
PL
$3,939
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

TM
21.4
PL
33.9

Turkmenistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Poland leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

TM
87.0
PL
41.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TM
10.9t
PL
7.6t

Poland performs significantly better than Turkmenistan across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

TM
5.9
PL
23.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TM
135.2%
PL
32.1%

Poland performs significantly better than Turkmenistan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TM
4.1%
PL
2.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TM
$14,700
PL
$44,100

Poland generally does better on employment & economy, though Turkmenistan leads in poverty rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TM
71.8 yrs
PL
78.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TM
37.6
PL
4.2

Poland 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.

Ashgabat Rain: 8.9 in/yr (227 mm)
74° / 51°F

Avg. annual high / low

Warsaw Rain: 20.9 in/yr (532 mm)
55° / 40°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Ashgabat Warsaw
Jan–Mar 51°/34°F (11°/1°C) 38°/26°F (3°/-3°C)
Apr–Jun 86°/61°F (30°/16°C) 66°/46°F (19°/8°C)
Jul–Sep 96°/68°F (35°/20°C) 72°/53°F (22°/12°C)
Oct–Dec 62°/40°F (17°/5°C) 44°/33°F (7°/1°C)
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Month Ashgabat Warsaw
Jan 45°/29°F (7.4°/-1.6°C) 33°/24°F (0.7°/-4.4°C)
Feb 49°/32°F (9.6°/-0.2°C) 36°/25°F (2.1°/-3.9°C)
Mar 60°/41°F (15.6°/4.9°C) 44°/30°F (6.9°/-0.9°C)
Apr 75°/52°F (24.1°/11.1°C) 57°/38°F (13.9°/3.6°C)
May 86°/61°F (30.0°/16.2°C) 68°/47°F (19.8°/8.6°C)
Jun 96°/69°F (35.7°/20.7°C) 72°/53°F (22.1°/11.6°C)
Jul 101°/74°F (38.2°/23.1°C) 76°/57°F (24.6°/13.7°C)
Aug 98°/69°F (36.6°/20.5°C) 75°/55°F (23.9°/13.0°C)
Sep 89°/60°F (31.5°/15.4°C) 65°/48°F (18.4°/9.0°C)
Oct 74°/48°F (23.2°/9.1°C) 55°/40°F (12.8°/4.7°C)
Nov 62°/40°F (16.6°/4.6°C) 43°/33°F (5.9°/0.5°C)
Dec 50°/33°F (9.8°/0.7°C) 35°/26°F (1.6°/-3.1°C)

Data: Institute of Meteorology and Water Management Institute of Meteorology and Water Management

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Turkmenistan and Poland. To live, work, or study long-term in Poland, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Poland's immigration authority.

Turkmenistan passport

Turkmenistan passport holder visiting Poland

Visa Required
Turkmenistan passport holders need a visa to enter Poland.
Poland passport

Poland passport holder visiting Turkmenistan

Visa Required
Poland passport holders need a visa to enter Turkmenistan.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Poland?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Poland has 23.0 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 Poland safe for expats?

Poland performs significantly better than Turkmenistan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Poland is 0.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Turkmenistan.

How is healthcare in Poland compared to Turkmenistan?

Turkmenistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Poland leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 33.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Poland, compared to 21.4 in Turkmenistan. Poland scores 82 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Turkmenistan: 75).

What's the weather like in Poland compared to Turkmenistan?

The average high temperature in Warsaw is 55°F, compared to 74°F in Ashgabat. Warsaw receives around 20.9 in of rainfall per year, while Ashgabat gets 8.9 in.

What language do they speak in Poland?

The official language in Poland is Polish. In Turkmenistan, the official languages are Russian and Turkmen.

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At a Glance

TM PL
Population 5,636,011 38,093,101
Currency Turkmenistani Manat (TMT) Polish Zloty (PLN)
Languages Russian, Turkmen Polish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +993 +48
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112