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Turkmenistan visa for Irish citizens

Visa required

Irish citizens 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

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 Irish citizens apply for a visa for Turkmenistan

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

According to the official diplomatic lists used here, Turkmenistan covers Ireland from its embassy in London, the United Kingdom (457 km from Dublin). Other nearest Turkmen missions to Dublin are in Paris, France (774 km) and Brussels, Belgium (777 km). Turkmenistan sets which of its missions takes applications from Ireland; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.

Turkmen citizens travelling to Ireland

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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.

Irish 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 Irish citizens can stay in Turkmenistan

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

How Irish citizens apply

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

Turkmenistan’s neighbours for Irish citizens

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

Turkmen citizens travelling to Ireland

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

Frequently asked questions

Do Irish citizens need a visa for Turkmenistan?

Irish citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Turkmenistan.

Is there an embassy of Turkmenistan in Ireland?

No. Turkmenistan has no embassy in Ireland. Official diplomatic lists name its embassy in London, the United Kingdom for Ireland.

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 Ireland?

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

Can Irish citizens enter Turkmenistan visa-free?

No; Irish 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.