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Turkmenistan visa for Dutch citizens

Visa required

Dutch citizens need a visa for Turkmenistan, obtained before travel.

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 Dutch citizens apply for a visa for Turkmenistan

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

The nearest Turkmen missions to Amsterdam are in Brussels, Belgium (177 km from Amsterdam), London, the United Kingdom (363 km) and Frankfurt am Main, Germany (365 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of the Netherlands is decided by Turkmenistan, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Turkmen citizens travelling to the Netherlands

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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.

Dutch 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).

Good to know

How long Dutch citizens can stay in Turkmenistan

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

How Dutch citizens apply

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

Turkmenistan’s neighbours for Dutch citizens

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

Turkmen citizens travelling to the Netherlands

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

Frequently asked questions

Do Dutch citizens need a visa for Turkmenistan?

Dutch citizens need a visa for Turkmenistan, obtained before travel.

Is there an embassy of Turkmenistan in the Netherlands?

No. Turkmenistan has no embassy in the Netherlands. The nearest Turkmen embassy is in Brussels, Belgium, 177 km from Amsterdam.

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 Netherlands?

Turkmen citizens need a visa for the Netherlands, obtained before travel.

Can Dutch citizens enter Turkmenistan visa-free?

No; Dutch 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.