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Turkmenistan visa for Lao citizens

Visa required

Lao 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

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 Lao citizens apply for a visa for Turkmenistan

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

The nearest Turkmen missions to Vientiane are in Seoul, South Korea (3,221 km from Vientiane), Almaty, Kazakhstan (3,702 km) and Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan (3,818 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Laos is decided by Turkmenistan, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Turkmen citizens travelling to Laos

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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 Laos 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 Lao citizens can stay in Turkmenistan

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

How Lao citizens apply

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

Turkmenistan’s neighbours for Lao citizens

Afghanistan requires Lao citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Turkmen citizens travelling to Laos

Laos 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 Lao citizens need a visa for Turkmenistan?

Lao citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Turkmenistan.

Is there an embassy of Turkmenistan in Laos?

No. Turkmenistan has no embassy in Laos. The nearest Turkmen embassy is in Seoul, South Korea, 3,221 km from Vientiane.

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 Laos?

Laos issues Turkmen citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.

Can Lao citizens enter Turkmenistan visa-free?

No; Lao 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.