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Turkmenistan visa for French citizens

Visa required

French citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Turkmenistan.

Where to apply
1 mission

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at france.tmembassy.gov.tm

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.

Turkmen missions in France

Turkmenistan has 1 mission in France, with its embassy in Paris.

Turkmen citizens travelling to France

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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 France 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

Good to know

How long French citizens can stay in Turkmenistan

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

How French citizens apply

In France, applications go to the Turkmen embassy in Paris, or to a visa centre acting for Turkmenistan; fees, documents and processing times are published by Turkmenistan.

Turkmenistan’s neighbours for French citizens

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

Turkmen citizens travelling to France

Turkmen citizens need a visa for France, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between France and Turkmenistan.

Frequently asked questions

Do French citizens need a visa for Turkmenistan?

French citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Turkmenistan.

Where is the Turkmen embassy in France?

The Turkmen embassy in France is in Paris.

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 France?

Turkmen citizens need a visa for France, obtained before travel.

Can French citizens enter Turkmenistan visa-free?

No; French 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.