Asia
Turkmenistan
- Capital
- Ashgabat
- Population
- 7,618,847
- Currency
- Turkmenistani Manat (TMT)
- Calling code
- +993
- Languages
- Turkmen, Russian, Uzbek
- 47missions
- 34embassies
- 5consulates
Turkmenistan
Embassies and consulates in Turkmenistan
embassies in Ashgabat
Turkmenistan hosts 47 foreign missions from 34 countries: 34 embassies, 5 consulates and 8 other offices. All 34 embassies are in the capital, Ashgabat. Consulates are also found in Mary and Türkmenbaşy.
Map
All missions in Turkmenistan
Other cities in Turkmenistan
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- 2
- 2
Outside Ashgabat, missions are found in Mary (2) and Türkmenbaşy (2); most of them are consulates general, consulates and honorary consulates.
By country
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Russia 4 -
Iran 3 -
United States 3 -
Afghanistan 2 -
Armenia 2 -
France 2 -
Kazakhstan 2 -
Libya 2
- Afghanistan 1 embassy · 1 consulate2
- Armenia 1 embassy2
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Azerbaijan 1 embassy1 -
Belarus 1 embassy1 -
China 1 embassy1 - France 1 embassy2
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Georgia 1 embassy1 -
Germany 1 embassy1 -
Holy See 1 embassy1 -
India 1 embassy1 - Iran 1 embassy · 1 consulate3
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Iraq 1 embassy1 -
Israel 1 embassy1 -
Italy 1 embassy1 -
Japan 1 embassy1 - Kazakhstan 1 embassy · 1 consulate2
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Kyrgyzstan 1 embassy1 - Libya 1 embassy2
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Malaysia 1 embassy1 -
Pakistan 1 embassy1 -
Palestine 1 embassy1 -
Qatar 1 embassy1 -
Romania 1 embassy1 - Russia 1 embassy · 2 consulates4
Show all 34
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Saudi Arabia 1 embassy1 -
South Korea 1 embassy1 -
Tajikistan 1 embassy1 -
Turkey 1 embassy2 -
Ukraine 1 embassy1 -
United Arab Emirates 1 embassy1 -
United Kingdom 1 embassy1 - United States 1 embassy3
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Uzbekistan 1 embassy1 -
Venezuela 1 embassy1
Visa rules for Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan visa guide · 11 visa types
Of the 198 passports in the visa data, 198 need a visa from an embassy or consulate for Turkmenistan.
Visa statistics
Schengen visa applications in Turkmenistan
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 6,029 | 5,119 | 527 | 8.7% | 45.2% |
| 2024 (part of the year) | 7,831 | 6,803 | 651 | 8.3% | 56.3% |
| 2025 | 8,909 | 7,152 | 1,221 | 13.8% | 58.7% |
By Schengen state, 2025
| Country | Applications | Visas issued | Refusal rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 5,281 | 4,029 | 13.8% |
| Italy | 2,688 | 2,381 | 11.4% |
| Romania | 940 | 742 | 21.0% |
Schengen consulates in Turkmenistan received 8,909 short-stay visa applications in 2025, and issued 7,152 visas. 13.8% of applications were refused (worldwide: 14.6%). The refusal rate rose by 5.5 points from 8.3% in 2024, a sharp increase. Applications rose by 14% compared with 2024 (7,831).
Most applications went to Germany (5,281), Italy (2,688) and Romania (940).
Among the states with at least 500 applications, the lowest refusal rate was Italy’s (11.4%) and the highest Romania’s (21.0%).
Bulgaria and Romania began issuing Schengen visas on 31 March 2024, so their 2024 figures cover part of the year. The numbers include every nationality applying in Turkmenistan.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
US visas issued to citizens of Turkmenistan
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 1,810 | 1,255 |
| Student (F, M) | 521 | 236 |
| Exchange (J) | 123 | 167 |
| Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…) | 136 | 117 |
| Transit and crew (C, D) | 39 | 56 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 204 | 265 |
| Fiancé(e) (K) | 6 | 4 |
| Total | 2,839 | 2,100 |
| B visa refusal rate (adjusted) | 58.8% | 64.7% |
In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 2,100 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of Turkmenistan, the 141st highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Visitor visas (B1/B2) made up 60%, diplomatic and official visas 13% and student visas 11%. That is 26% fewer than in fiscal year 2024 (2,839).
From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of Turkmenistan received 311, 75% fewer than in the same months a year earlier.
For visitor visas (B1/B2) the State Department reports an adjusted refusal rate of 64.7% for citizens of Turkmenistan in fiscal year 2025 (fiscal year 2024: 58.8%).
Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made
Turkmenistan’s own missions abroad
- 4
- 2
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Turkmenistan’s embassies abroad (32)
In the other direction, Turkmenistan runs 32 missions in 23 countries. Its largest networks are in Kazakhstan (4), the United Arab Emirates (2), Germany (2), Iran (2) and Russia (2).
Good to know
Where the embassies are
All 34 embassies are in the capital, Ashgabat. Russia has the most missions in Turkmenistan, 4, followed by Iran (3), the United States (3), Afghanistan (2) and Armenia (2).
Travel advice for Turkmenistan
Foreign ministries’ advice on travel to Turkmenistan: the US State Department rates Turkmenistan at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 20 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Turkmenistan (updated 21 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Turkmenistan (updated 29 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Frequently asked questions
Which country has the most consulates in Turkmenistan?
Russia, with 4 missions, followed by Iran (3).
Do I need a visa for Turkmenistan?
Of 198 passports, 198 need a visa from an embassy or consulate for Turkmenistan; the visa rules page for your own passport has the answer for you.