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Turkmenistan visa for Nigerian citizens

Visa required

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

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 Nigerian citizens apply for a visa for Turkmenistan

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

The nearest Turkmen missions to Abuja are in Rome, Italy (3,687 km from Abuja), Geneva, Switzerland (4,134 km) and Istanbul, Turkey (4,144 km). Turkmenistan sets which of its missions takes applications from Nigeria; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.

Turkmen citizens travelling to Nigeria

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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.

Nigerian 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 Nigerian citizens can stay in Turkmenistan

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

How Nigerian citizens apply

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

Turkmenistan’s neighbours for Nigerian citizens

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

Turkmen citizens travelling to Nigeria

Turkmen citizens need an e-Visa for Nigeria, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Turkmenistan?

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

Is there an embassy of Turkmenistan in Nigeria?

No. Turkmenistan has no embassy in Nigeria. The nearest Turkmen embassy is in Rome, Italy, 3,687 km from Abuja.

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 Nigeria?

Turkmen citizens need an e-Visa for Nigeria, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days.

Can Nigerian citizens enter Turkmenistan visa-free?

No; Nigerian 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.