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Turkmenistan visa for citizens of Burkina Faso

Visa required

Citizens of Burkina Faso 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 citizens of Burkina Faso apply for a visa for Turkmenistan

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

Measured from Ouagadougou, Turkmen embassies and consulates are closest in Rome, Italy (3,556 km), Geneva, Switzerland (3,833 km) and Paris, France (4,074 km). Turkmenistan sets which of its missions takes applications from Burkina Faso; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.

Turkmen citizens travelling to Burkina Faso

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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 Burkina Faso 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 citizens of Burkina Faso can stay in Turkmenistan

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

How citizens of Burkina Faso apply

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

Turkmenistan’s neighbours for citizens of Burkina Faso

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

Turkmen citizens travelling to Burkina Faso

Turkmen citizens need a visa for Burkina Faso, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.

Frequently asked questions

Do citizens of Burkina Faso need a visa for Turkmenistan?

Citizens of Burkina Faso must obtain a visa before travelling to Turkmenistan.

Is there an embassy of Turkmenistan in Burkina Faso?

No. Turkmenistan has no embassy in Burkina Faso. The nearest Turkmen embassy is in Rome, Italy, 3,556 km from Ouagadougou.

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 Burkina Faso?

Turkmen citizens need a visa for Burkina Faso, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.

Can citizens of Burkina Faso enter Turkmenistan visa-free?

No; citizens of Burkina Faso 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.