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Turkmenistan visa for Indian citizens
Entry requirement
Indian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Turkmenistan.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Turkmenistan visa guide
Checked 31 October 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 Indian citizens apply for a visa for Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan has no embassy or consulate in India on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- 1,352 km
- 1,557 km
- 1,583 km
The nearest Turkmen missions to New Delhi are in Dushanbe, Tajikistan (1,352 km from New Delhi), Herat, Afghanistan (1,557 km) and Tashkent, Uzbekistan (1,583 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of India is decided by Turkmenistan, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Turkmen citizens travelling to India
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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 India 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 Indian citizens can stay in Turkmenistan
How long Indian citizens may stay in Turkmenistan is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Indian citizens apply
Turkmenistan has no embassy or career consulate in India. Indian citizens apply through a mission of Turkmenistan accredited to India from abroad; the official visa portal of Turkmenistan names the right place.
Turkmenistan’s neighbours for Indian citizens
Kazakhstan admits Indian citizens visa-free. Afghanistan requires Indian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Turkmen citizens travelling to India
India requires Turkmen citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between India and Turkmenistan.
Frequently asked questions
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Turkmenistan?
Indian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Turkmenistan.
Is there an embassy of Turkmenistan in India?
No. Turkmenistan has no embassy in India. The nearest Turkmen embassy is in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, 1,352 km from New Delhi.
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 India?
India requires Turkmen citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can Indian citizens enter Turkmenistan visa-free?
No; Indian citizens need a visa for Turkmenistan obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.