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Turkmenistan visa for Nigerien citizens

Visa required

Nigerien 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 Nigerien citizens apply for a visa for Turkmenistan

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

Measured from Niamey, Turkmen embassies and consulates are closest in Rome, Italy (3,314 km), Geneva, Switzerland (3,656 km) and Paris, France (3,932 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Niger is decided by Turkmenistan, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Turkmen citizens travelling to Niger

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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 Niger 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).

Good to know

How long Nigerien citizens can stay in Turkmenistan

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

How Nigerien citizens apply

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

Turkmenistan’s neighbours for Nigerien citizens

Afghanistan and Uzbekistan require Nigerien citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Turkmen citizens travelling to Niger

Turkmen citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Niger. The rule is the same in both directions between Niger and Turkmenistan.

Frequently asked questions

Do Nigerien citizens need a visa for Turkmenistan?

Nigerien citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Turkmenistan.

Is there an embassy of Turkmenistan in Niger?

No. Turkmenistan has no embassy in Niger. The nearest Turkmen embassy is in Rome, Italy, 3,314 km from Niamey.

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 Niger?

Turkmen citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Niger.

Can Nigerien citizens enter Turkmenistan visa-free?

No; Nigerien 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.