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Turkmenistan visa for citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe

Visa required

Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe 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

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 citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe apply for a visa for Turkmenistan

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

The nearest Turkmen missions to São Tomé are in Rome, Italy (4,660 km from São Tomé), Istanbul, Turkey (5,058 km) and Geneva, Switzerland (5,102 km). Turkmenistan sets which of its missions takes applications from São Tomé and Príncipe; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.

Turkmen citizens travelling to São Tomé and Príncipe

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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.

Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

Good to know

How long citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe can stay in Turkmenistan

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

How citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe apply

Turkmenistan has no embassy or career consulate in São Tomé and Príncipe. Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe apply through a mission of Turkmenistan accredited to São Tomé and Príncipe from abroad; the official visa portal of Turkmenistan names the right place.

Turkmenistan’s neighbours for citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe

Afghanistan and Uzbekistan require citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe to obtain a visa in advance.

Turkmen citizens travelling to São Tomé and Príncipe

São Tomé and Príncipe requires a visa from Turkmen citizens, available online as an e-Visa.

Frequently asked questions

Do citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe need a visa for Turkmenistan?

Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe need a visa for Turkmenistan, obtained before travel.

Is there an embassy of Turkmenistan in São Tomé and Príncipe?

No. Turkmenistan has no embassy in São Tomé and Príncipe. The nearest Turkmen embassy is in Rome, Italy, 4,660 km from São Tomé.

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 São Tomé and Príncipe?

São Tomé and Príncipe requires a visa from Turkmen citizens, available online as an e-Visa.

Can citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe enter Turkmenistan visa-free?

No; citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe 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.