Embassy
Embassy of Russia in Ashgabat
Ashgabat
ул. 1941 (Кипчак), д. 43
Turkmenistan visa requirements for Russian citizens
Entry to Turkmenistan is restricted for russian citizens: a visa plus special approval.
Passport
RUS
Russia
Going to
TKM
Turkmenistan
Entry is restricted
A visa for tourists with an approved invitation.
- Visa
- Restricted
- Fee
- Fees vary by embassy and visa
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
Special rules for Russian citizens in Turkmenistan
Russian passport holders need a visa for Turkmenistan
- A visa on arrival lets you stay 10 days.
- Bring a Turkmenistan-registered company invitation with prior Foreign Ministry approval.
- Five-day transit visas cover travel between countries without a shared border.
- Apply for a transit visa beforehand at Turkmenistan’s embassy.
- For transit, bring visa copies for countries before and after Turkmenistan.
What to do
Read the extra conditions for your passport below: Turkmenistan limits where and how you can enter.
Apply for the visa at the embassy well ahead, and expect extra checks.
Enter only through the allowed border points and register with the police if required.
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Ways into Turkmenistan
Tourists can apply through an embassy with an approved invitation.
eVisaOnline visa systemAn online visa system with rules that still need checking.
How to apply
- Open the official online visa website.
- Check who can apply and follow its instructions.
- The system started on 1 October 2026.
- The guide could not confirm documents, fees, time limits or who can apply.
Visa on arrivalAshgabat airport visaCollect your visa at Ashgabat International Airport with an invitation approved before travel.
- Fee
- Visa fee plus 50 USD and other costs
How to apply
- Get your invitation approved by migration officials before travel.
- Show your passport and invitation at Ashgabat International Airport.
- Complete the visa process and pay the charges.
Documents required
- Valid passport
- Approved invitation, original or copy
- Your invitation must come from a person or organisation.
- The guide confirms this option only at Ashgabat International Airport.
Visa requiredEmbassy tourist visaA visa for tourists with an approved invitation.
- Fee
- Fees vary by embassy and visa
- Processing
- 10 days
How to apply
- Ask a travel company to arrange your approved invitation.
- Fill in the form and add your photo.
- Submit your passport, copy, invitation and payment.
Documents required
- Approved invitation
- Application form with photo
- Passport
- Passport identity page copy
- Check the requirements of the embassy where you apply.
Sources (12)Last updated 11 November 2026
- State Migration Service — official website; JavaScript-only page prevented reading detailed rules
- Official electronic visa requirements portal — identified, but contents could not be read
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs — Tariffs of consular fees
- Washington embassy — Requirements for the issuance of a visa
- London embassy — Visa-info; official indexed text read
- New Delhi embassy — Visa
- Paris embassy — Visa obtaining procedure
- Istanbul consulate — Documents required for visa procedures
- Tokyo embassy — Information about visa
- Seoul embassy — Visa requirements
- Turkmenhowayollary State Service — Electronic visa system launched
- Turkmenistan official information portal — Electronic visas and online registration
Embassies for this trip
For lost passports and emergencies.
Coming from Russia
- Plugs B C FNo adapter
- MoneyTMT m
- Time+2h
- DrivingOn the rightSame as home
- LanguageRussianSpoken at home too
- Emergency02 police03 ambulance
Planning your Turkmenistan trip
- Turkmen Carpet Museum, AshgabatSee antique carpets, designs no longer made and a handmade carpet measuring 14 by 21 metres.
- Konye UrgenchAn ancient city that was once an important centre of trade and culture.
- MervExplore an ancient city with a history as a major trading and cultural centre.
- NissaVisit another of the country's ancient centres of trade and culture.
Scams to watch for in Turkmenistan
About Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan is a Central Asian republic on the Caspian Sea, mostly covered by the Karakum desert.
- Capital
- Ashgabat
- Money
- Turkmenistan manat (m)
- Languages
- Russian, Turkmen
- Time zone
- UTC+05:00
- Cars drive on the
- right side
- Calling code
- +993
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Questions
Is entry to Turkmenistan restricted for Russian citizens?
Russian citizens need a visa. A 10-day visa on arrival is available with an invitation letter and prior Foreign Ministry approval. A visa is required. A 10-day visa on arrival is available with an invitation letter from a company registered in Turkmenistan and prior approval from the Foreign Ministry.
Do russian citizens need a visa for Turkmenistan?
Russian citizens need a visa for Turkmenistan, from its embassy or consulate.
Where do I apply for a Turkmenistan visa?
At Turkmenistan's embassy or consulate that covers where you live. Book an appointment early, as it can take several weeks.
Does a US, UK or Schengen visa help russian citizens enter Turkmenistan?
We have no record of Turkmenistan relaxing its rules for russian citizens who hold another country's visa. Check with the embassy before you rely on one.
Do turkmen citizens need a visa for Russia?
Turkmen citizens need an eVisa for Russia. Apply on the official website.
Do other Europe passports get easier entry to Turkmenistan?
None of the 10 other Europe passports we compared enter without applying first.
Which countries near Turkmenistan are easier for russian citizens?
Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan Armenia, and 3 more let russian citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to Turkmenistan?
Find Turkmenistan's embassy or consulate that covers where you live. Prepare the application form, photos, bank statements and travel bookings.
What money is used in Turkmenistan?
Turkmenistan manat (m). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
What language do people speak in Turkmenistan?
Russian and Turkmen.
How strong is the Russia passport?
It ranks #42 and reaches 109 destinations without applying ahead.
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