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Turkmenistan visa for citizens of Botswana

Visa required

Citizens of Botswana 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

Turkmenistan’s tourist visa costs US$40 at the standard rate published by its authorities. 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 citizens of Botswana apply for a visa for Turkmenistan

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

Measured from Gaborone, Turkmen embassies and consulates are closest in Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City, the United Arab Emirates (6,263 km), Ankara, Turkey (7,213 km) and Tehran, Iran (7,239 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Botswana is decided by Turkmenistan, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Turkmen citizens travelling to Botswana

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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.

Before travelling from Botswana to Turkmenistan, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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 citizens of Botswana can stay in Turkmenistan

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

How citizens of Botswana apply

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

Turkmenistan’s neighbours for citizens of Botswana

Afghanistan and Uzbekistan require citizens of Botswana to obtain a visa in advance.

Turkmen citizens travelling to Botswana

Turkmen citizens need an e-Visa for Botswana, applied for online before travel.

Frequently asked questions

Do citizens of Botswana need a visa for Turkmenistan?

Citizens of Botswana must obtain a visa before travelling to Turkmenistan.

Is there an embassy of Turkmenistan in Botswana?

No. Turkmenistan has no embassy in Botswana. The nearest Turkmen embassy is in Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City, the United Arab Emirates, 6,263 km from Gaborone.

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 Botswana?

Turkmen citizens need an e-Visa for Botswana, applied for online before travel.

Can citizens of Botswana enter Turkmenistan visa-free?

No; citizens of Botswana 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.