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Turkmenistan visa for Kazakh citizens

Visa required

Turkmenistan requires Kazakh citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Where to apply
4 missions

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at kazakhstan.tmembassy.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

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.

Turkmen missions in Kazakhstan

All missions of Turkmenistan in Kazakhstan

Turkmenistan has 4 missions in Kazakhstan, with its embassy in Aktau. Consulates: Aktau and Almaty.

Turkmen citizens travelling to Kazakhstan

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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 Kazakhstan 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 Kazakh citizens can stay in Turkmenistan

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

How Kazakh citizens apply

In Kazakhstan, applications go to the Turkmen embassy in Aktau and the consulates in Aktau and Almaty, or to a visa centre acting for Turkmenistan; fees, documents and processing times are published by Turkmenistan.

Turkmenistan’s neighbours for Kazakh citizens

Iran and Uzbekistan admit Kazakh citizens visa-free. Afghanistan requires Kazakh citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Turkmen citizens travelling to Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan requires a visa from Turkmen citizens, available online as an e-Visa.

Frequently asked questions

Do Kazakh citizens need a visa for Turkmenistan?

Turkmenistan requires Kazakh citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Where is the Turkmen embassy in Kazakhstan?

The Turkmen embassy in Kazakhstan is in Aktau; there are also consulates in Aktau and Almaty.

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 Kazakhstan?

Kazakhstan requires a visa from Turkmen citizens, available online as an e-Visa.

Can Kazakh citizens enter Turkmenistan visa-free?

No; Kazakh 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.