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Turkmenistan visa for Bulgarian citizens

Visa required

Bulgarian citizens need a visa for Turkmenistan, obtained before travel.

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 Bulgarian citizens apply for a visa for Turkmenistan

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

The nearest Turkmen missions to Sofia are in Bucharest, Romania (297 km from Sofia), Istanbul, Turkey (493 km) and Vienna, Austria (817 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Bulgaria is decided by Turkmenistan, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Turkmen citizens travelling to Bulgaria

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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 Bulgaria 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).

Good to know

How long Bulgarian citizens can stay in Turkmenistan

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

How Bulgarian citizens apply

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

Turkmenistan’s neighbours for Bulgarian citizens

Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan admit Bulgarian citizens visa-free. Afghanistan requires Bulgarian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Turkmen citizens travelling to Bulgaria

Bulgaria requires Turkmen citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between Bulgaria and Turkmenistan.

Frequently asked questions

Do Bulgarian citizens need a visa for Turkmenistan?

Bulgarian citizens need a visa for Turkmenistan, obtained before travel.

Is there an embassy of Turkmenistan in Bulgaria?

No. Turkmenistan has no embassy in Bulgaria. The nearest Turkmen embassy is in Bucharest, Romania, 297 km from Sofia.

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 Bulgaria?

Bulgaria requires Turkmen citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Can Bulgarian citizens enter Turkmenistan visa-free?

No; Bulgarian 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.