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Turkmenistan visa for Saudi citizens

Visa required

Saudi 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 Saudi citizens apply for a visa for Turkmenistan

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

The nearest Turkmen missions to Riyadh are in Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City, the United Arab Emirates (781 km from Riyadh), Tehran, Iran (1,317 km) and Baku, Azerbaijan (1,770 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Saudi Arabia is decided by Turkmenistan, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Turkmen citizens travelling to Saudi Arabia

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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.

Saudi 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

Good to know

How long Saudi citizens can stay in Turkmenistan

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

How Saudi citizens apply

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

Turkmenistan’s neighbours for Saudi citizens

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

Turkmen citizens travelling to Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia requires a visa from Turkmen citizens, available online as an e-Visa.

Frequently asked questions

Do Saudi citizens need a visa for Turkmenistan?

Saudi citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Turkmenistan.

Is there an embassy of Turkmenistan in Saudi Arabia?

No. Turkmenistan has no embassy in Saudi Arabia. The nearest Turkmen embassy is in Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City, the United Arab Emirates, 781 km from Riyadh.

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 Saudi Arabia?

Saudi Arabia requires a visa from Turkmen citizens, available online as an e-Visa.

Can Saudi citizens enter Turkmenistan visa-free?

No; Saudi 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.