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Turkmenistan visa for Iranian citizens
Entry requirement
Turkmenistan requires Iranian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- Turkmenistan visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at mashhad.tmconsulate.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
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.
Turkmen missions in Iran
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- Consulate General of Turkmenistan in Mashhad Today · Closed
All missions of Turkmenistan in Iran
Turkmenistan has 2 missions in Iran, with its embassy in Tehran. Consulates: Mashhad.
Turkmen citizens travelling to Iran
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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.
Iranian citizens planning a trip to Turkmenistan can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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 Iranian citizens can stay in Turkmenistan
How long Iranian citizens may stay in Turkmenistan is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Iranian citizens apply
In Iran, applications go to the Turkmen embassy in Tehran and the consulate in Mashhad, or to a visa centre acting for Turkmenistan; fees, documents and processing times are published by Turkmenistan.
Turkmenistan’s neighbours for Iranian citizens
Kazakhstan admits Iranian citizens visa-free. Afghanistan and Uzbekistan require Iranian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Turkmen citizens travelling to Iran
Iran issues Turkmen citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Iranian citizens need a visa for Turkmenistan?
Turkmenistan requires Iranian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Turkmen embassy in Iran?
The Turkmen embassy in Iran is in Tehran; there is also a consulate in Mashhad.
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 Iran?
Iran issues Turkmen citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can Iranian citizens enter Turkmenistan visa-free?
No; Iranian 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.