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Turkmenistan visa for Bangladeshi citizens

Visa required

Bangladeshi citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Turkmenistan.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

Which Turkmenistan visa?

Tourist visa (TU) and other entry visas on an invitation letter

Key facts

Maximum stay
As stated in the visa; fees are set by duration.
Fee
US$40
Processing time
10 calendar days; 3 working days urgently at double fee.

All visa types for Turkmenistan

For the tourist visa, Turkmenistan’s official sources give a standard fee of US$40. Processing time, as Turkmenistan states it: 10 calendar days; 3 working days urgently at double fee. Longest stay on the tourist visa: As stated in the visa; fees are set by duration.

Where Bangladeshi citizens apply for a visa for Turkmenistan

Turkmenistan has no embassy or consulate in Bangladesh on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

Measured from Dhaka, Turkmen embassies and consulates are closest in Almaty, Kazakhstan (2,498 km), Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan (2,573 km) and Dushanbe, Tajikistan (2,626 km). Turkmenistan sets which of its missions takes applications from Bangladesh; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.

Turkmen citizens travelling to Bangladesh

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Travel advice for Turkmenistan

  • US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
  • German Foreign Office No travel warning

What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.

For a trip from Bangladesh to Turkmenistan, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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.

Good to know

How long Bangladeshi citizens can stay in Turkmenistan

How long Bangladeshi citizens may stay in Turkmenistan is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How Bangladeshi citizens apply

Turkmenistan has no embassy or career consulate in Bangladesh. Bangladeshi citizens apply through a mission of Turkmenistan accredited to Bangladesh from abroad; the official visa portal of Turkmenistan names the right place.

Turkmenistan’s neighbours for Bangladeshi citizens

Afghanistan and Iran require Bangladeshi citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Turkmen citizens travelling to Bangladesh

Turkmen citizens can get a visa on arrival in Bangladesh, valid for stays of up to 30 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Bangladeshi citizens need a visa for Turkmenistan?

Bangladeshi citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Turkmenistan.

Is there an embassy of Turkmenistan in Bangladesh?

No. Turkmenistan has no embassy in Bangladesh. The nearest Turkmen consulate is in Almaty, Kazakhstan, 2,498 km from Dhaka.

How much does the Turkmenistan tourist visa cost?

Turkmenistan’s official sources give a standard fee of US$40 for the tourist visa. Processing time: 10 calendar days; 3 working days urgently at double fee.

Do Turkmen citizens need a visa for Bangladesh?

Turkmen citizens can get a visa on arrival in Bangladesh, valid for stays of up to 30 days.

Can Bangladeshi citizens enter Turkmenistan visa-free?

No; Bangladeshi citizens need a visa for Turkmenistan obtained in advance.

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.