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Turkmenistan visa for citizens of the Holy See

Visa required

Citizens of the Holy See 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 the Holy See apply for a visa for Turkmenistan

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

The nearest Turkmen missions to Vatican City are in Rome, Italy (3 km from Vatican City), Geneva, Switzerland (696 km) and Vienna, Austria (764 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of the Holy See is decided by Turkmenistan, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Turkmen citizens travelling to the Holy See

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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 the Holy See 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).

Good to know

How long citizens of the Holy See can stay in Turkmenistan

How long citizens of the Holy See 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 Holy See apply

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

Turkmenistan’s neighbours for citizens of the Holy See

Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan admit citizens of the Holy See visa-free. Afghanistan requires citizens of the Holy See to obtain a visa in advance.

Turkmen citizens travelling to the Holy See

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

Frequently asked questions

Do citizens of the Holy See need a visa for Turkmenistan?

Citizens of the Holy See must obtain a visa before travelling to Turkmenistan.

Is there an embassy of Turkmenistan in the Holy See?

No. Turkmenistan has no embassy in the Holy See. The nearest Turkmen embassy is in Rome, Italy, 3 km from Vatican City.

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 Holy See?

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

Can citizens of the Holy See enter Turkmenistan visa-free?

No; citizens of the Holy See 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.