Maldives
Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan visa for Maldivian citizens
Entry requirement
Maldivian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Turkmenistan.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Turkmenistan visa guide
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 Maldivian citizens apply for a visa for Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan has no embassy or consulate in Maldives on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- 3,039 km
- 3,552 km
- 3,844 km
Measured from Malé, Turkmen embassies and consulates are closest in Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City, the United Arab Emirates (3,039 km), Herat, Afghanistan (3,552 km) and Mashhad, Iran (3,844 km). Turkmenistan sets which of its missions takes applications from the Maldives; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
Turkmen citizens travelling to the Maldives
TurkmenistanMaldives Visa on arrival Maldives visa for citizens of Turkmenistan
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 the Maldives 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Maldivian citizens can stay in Turkmenistan
How long Maldivian citizens may stay in Turkmenistan is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Maldivian citizens apply
Turkmenistan has no embassy or career consulate in the Maldives. Maldivian citizens apply through a mission of Turkmenistan accredited to the Maldives from abroad; the official visa portal of Turkmenistan names the right place.
Turkmenistan’s neighbours for Maldivian citizens
Kazakhstan admits Maldivian citizens visa-free. Afghanistan requires Maldivian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Turkmen citizens travelling to the Maldives
The Maldives 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 Maldivian citizens need a visa for Turkmenistan?
Maldivian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Turkmenistan.
Is there an embassy of Turkmenistan in the Maldives?
No. Turkmenistan has no embassy in the Maldives. The nearest Turkmen embassy is in Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City, the United Arab Emirates, 3,039 km from Malé.
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 the Maldives?
The Maldives issues Turkmen citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can Maldivian citizens enter Turkmenistan visa-free?
No; Maldivian 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.