Turkmenistan visa requirements for Somali citizens
Somali citizens need a visa for Turkmenistan, from its embassy or consulate.
SOM
Somalia
TKM
Turkmenistan
Visa needed
A visa for tourists with an approved invitation.
- Visa
- Required
- Fee
- Fees vary by embassy and visa
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
What to do
Find Turkmenistan's embassy or consulate that covers where you live.
Prepare the application form, photos, bank statements and travel bookings.
Book an appointment early; processing can take several weeks.
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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
Coming from Somalia
- Plugs B C FAdapter for some
- MoneyTMT m
- Time+2h
- DrivingOn the rightSame as home
- LanguageRussian
- 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
Do somali citizens need a visa for Turkmenistan?
Somali 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 somali citizens enter Turkmenistan?
We have no record of Turkmenistan relaxing its rules for somali citizens who hold another country's visa. Check with the embassy before you rely on one.
Do turkmen citizens need a visa for Somalia?
Turkmen citizens need an eVisa for Somalia. Apply on the official website.
Do other Africa passports get easier entry to Turkmenistan?
None of the 10 other Africa passports we compared enter without applying first.
Which countries near Turkmenistan are easier for somali citizens?
Malaysia, Palestine, Bangladesh, Cambodia Laos, and 3 more let somali 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 Somalia passport?
It ranks #99 and reaches 29 destinations without applying ahead.
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