
Turkmenistan
Asia
Age Verification Compliance Overview
This page provides comprehensive age verification and compliance information for Turkmenistan. Our research team continuously monitors regulatory changes, enforcement actions, and legal developments to ensure businesses have access to up-to-date compliance intelligence.
Turkmenistan has implemented a complete prohibition on age-restricted adult content, classified as "Banned". This ban typically includes website blocking, payment processing restrictions, and potential criminal penalties for violations. Businesses should not attempt to operate in this jurisdiction without explicit legal counsel, as enforcement may include criminal prosecution, substantial fines, and reputational damage.
The information below includes regulatory status, legal requirements, enforcement mechanisms, penalties for non-compliance, acceptable verification methods, and relevant regulatory authorities. This data is essential for platforms, content providers, and businesses that need to implement age-appropriate access controls or verify user ages.
Please note: Adult content access is currently prohibited in Turkmenistan. This ban may affect website accessibility, payment processing, and service availability. Businesses should consult legal counsel before operating in this jurisdiction.
Minimum Age
N/A (Banned)
Content is completely prohibited
Age Gate Required
No
No verification required
Last Verified
10/12/2025
Most recent data update
Regulatory Timeline
Historical changes and upcoming regulatory events
- Banned
Law on Cybersecurity approved: President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov approved the Law on Cybersecurity, aimed at protecting national 'cyber-sovereignty' and preventing threats to network security.
- Banned
Law of Turkmenistan 'About mass media' amended: The Law of Turkmenistan 'About mass media' was amended.
- Banned
Law banning sex and 'bad habits' from TV signed: President Gubanguly Berdymukhamedov signed a law banning broadcasters from showing sex and encouraging 'bad habits' on TV, citing 'protection of minors'.
- Banned
Law banning access to internet pornography became effective: A law banning access to internet pornography in Turkmenistan became effective.
- Banned
Law of Turkmenistan 'About mass media' became effective: The first media law in Turkmenistan's history, proclaiming freedom of expression and banning censorship in principle, came into effect.
- Banned
Law of Turkmenistan 'About mass media' signed: The Law of Turkmenistan No. 355-IV 'About mass media' was signed.
Data Sources
Legal documents and references supporting this data
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advox.globalvoices.orgnew-study-finds-internet-censorship-in-turkmenistan-reaches-over-122000-dom...
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newindianexpress.comturkmenistan-bans-sex-bad-habits-from-tv-1754556.html
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Regulatory Authorities
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