Central Asia

Turkmenistan visa requirements

Travellers from 0 of 198 countries can visit Turkmenistan easily: no visa, a visa at the airport, or a short online form.

What 198 passports need to visit Turkmenistan

Find your own passport in the list below for the exact rule.

eVisa32 of 198 passportsApply on the official website.
Visa needed166 of 198 passportsApply at the embassy or consulate.

Types of Turkmenistan visa

Tourist visa1 optionsForeign tourists need a visa and an invitation letter from a travel agency licensed in Turkmenistan, unless they qualify for a visa exemption.
Airport transit without a visa1 optionsYou can connect through Ashgabat International Airport without a visa if you stay in the international transfer area and transit within 24 hours.
Visa exemption for accredited United Nations staff1 optionsAccredited employees of the United Nations and its specialized agencies are exempt from visas during their work in Turkmenistan.
Visa exemption for United Nations staff families1 optionsFamily members of accredited United Nations staff are exempt from visas during the employee's work in Turkmenistan.
Visa on arrival2 optionsYou may get a visa on arrival with an invitation from a registered Turkmenistan company and prior approval from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Find your passport

198 of 198 passports

Who can visit easily, by part of the world

For each part of the world: how many countries' travellers can come easily. Easy means no visa, a visa at the airport, or a short online form.

Africa0 of 54 countries
Asia0 of 49 countries
Europe0 of 46 countries
Americas0 of 35 countries
Oceania0 of 14 countries

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Questions

How many passports can enter Turkmenistan without a visa?

0 of 198 passports can enter without applying before travel.

What is the most common entry rule for Turkmenistan?

Visa needed: it applies to 166 passports.

Which passports need an embassy visa for Turkmenistan?

166 passports, including India, United States, Indonesia, Pakistan Nigeria, and 161 more.

Do India passport holders need a visa for Turkmenistan?

Visa needed.

Do China passport holders need a visa for Turkmenistan?

eVisa.

Do United States passport holders need a visa for Turkmenistan?

Visa needed.

Do Nigeria passport holders need a visa for Turkmenistan?

Visa needed.

Do Pakistan passport holders need a visa for Turkmenistan?

Visa needed.

Do Brazil passport holders need a visa for Turkmenistan?

Visa needed.

Which region's passports have the easiest access to Turkmenistan?

Oceania: 0 of 14 passports enter without applying first.

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