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Turkmenistan visa for citizens of DR Congo

Visa required

Citizens of DR Congo 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 citizens of DR Congo apply for a visa for Turkmenistan

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

Measured from Kinshasa, Turkmen embassies and consulates are closest in Rome, Italy (5,150 km), Ankara, Turkey (5,234 km) and Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City, the United Arab Emirates (5,303 km). Turkmenistan sets which of its missions takes applications from DR Congo; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.

Turkmen citizens travelling to DR Congo

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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 DR Congo 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 DR Congo can stay in Turkmenistan

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

How citizens of DR Congo apply

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

Turkmenistan’s neighbours for citizens of DR Congo

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

Turkmen citizens travelling to DR Congo

DR Congo requires a visa from Turkmen citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 7 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do citizens of DR Congo need a visa for Turkmenistan?

Citizens of DR Congo need a visa for Turkmenistan, obtained before travel.

Is there an embassy of Turkmenistan in DR Congo?

No. Turkmenistan has no embassy in DR Congo. The nearest Turkmen embassy is in Rome, Italy, 5,150 km from Kinshasa.

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 DR Congo?

DR Congo requires a visa from Turkmen citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 7 days.

Can citizens of DR Congo enter Turkmenistan visa-free?

No; citizens of DR Congo 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.