for permanent residence abroad.303 For permanent residence abroad, a stateless person in Turkmenistan also requires a visa, and acquires it from the Commission Supervising the Issue of Visas.304 303 Article 9, 2003 Regulation No 6135 ‘On the Entry and Exit of Foreigners’ in Turkmenistan; Article 14(5), 1999 Law No 218 ‘On the Rules of Stay for Foreigners and Stateless Persons’ in Tajikistan, as amended in 2008; first hand testimony from stateless persons in Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Kazakhstan. 304 Articles 9 and 11, 2003 Regulation No 6135 ‘On the Entry, Exit of Foreigners’ in Turkmenistan. ~ 45 ~