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Turkmenistan visa for Russian citizens

Visa required

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

Where to apply
2 missions

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at russia.tmembassy.gov.tm

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.

Turkmen missions in Russia

All missions of Turkmenistan in Russia

Turkmenistan has 2 missions in Russia, with its embassy in Moscow. Consulates: Moscow.

Turkmen citizens travelling to Russia

TurkmenistanRussia e-Visa Russia 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 Russia 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).

Good to know

How long Russian citizens can stay in Turkmenistan

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

How Russian citizens apply

In Russia, applications go to the Turkmen embassy in Moscow and the consulate in Moscow, or to a visa centre acting for Turkmenistan; fees, documents and processing times are published by Turkmenistan.

Turkmenistan’s neighbours for Russian citizens

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

Turkmen citizens travelling to Russia

Turkmen citizens need an e-Visa for Russia, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 30 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Russian citizens need a visa for Turkmenistan?

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

Where is the Turkmen embassy in Russia?

The Turkmen embassy in Russia is in Moscow; there is also a consulate in Moscow.

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 Russia?

Turkmen citizens need an e-Visa for Russia, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 30 days.

Can Russian citizens enter Turkmenistan visa-free?

No; Russian 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.