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Turkmenistan visa for citizens of the Gambia

Visa required

Citizens of the Gambia 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

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 the Gambia apply for a visa for Turkmenistan

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

The nearest Turkmen missions to Banjul are in Geneva, Switzerland (4,219 km from Banjul), Rome, Italy (4,226 km) and Paris, France (4,302 km). Turkmenistan sets which of its missions takes applications from the Gambia; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.

Turkmen citizens travelling to the Gambia

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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 the Gambia 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 the Gambia can stay in Turkmenistan

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

How citizens of the Gambia apply

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

Turkmenistan’s neighbours for citizens of the Gambia

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

Turkmen citizens travelling to the Gambia

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

Frequently asked questions

Do citizens of the Gambia need a visa for Turkmenistan?

Citizens of the Gambia need a visa for Turkmenistan, obtained before travel.

Is there an embassy of Turkmenistan in the Gambia?

No. Turkmenistan has no embassy in the Gambia. The nearest Turkmen embassy is in Geneva, Switzerland, 4,219 km from Banjul.

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 the Gambia?

The Gambia requires Turkmen citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Can citizens of the Gambia enter Turkmenistan visa-free?

No; citizens of the Gambia 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.