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Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan visa for Sri Lankan citizens
Entry requirement
Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Turkmenistan, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Turkmenistan visa guide
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 Sri Lankan citizens apply for a visa for Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan has no embassy or consulate in Sri Lanka on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- 3,310 km
- 3,545 km
- 3,688 km
Measured from Colombo, Turkmen embassies and consulates are closest in Dubai City, the United Arab Emirates (3,310 km), Herat, Afghanistan (3,545 km) and Dushanbe, Tajikistan (3,688 km). Turkmenistan sets which of its missions takes applications from Sri Lanka; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
Turkmen citizens travelling to Sri Lanka
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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 Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lankan citizens can stay in Turkmenistan
How long Sri Lankan citizens may stay in Turkmenistan is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Sri Lankan citizens apply
Turkmenistan has no embassy or career consulate in Sri Lanka. Sri Lankan citizens apply through a mission of Turkmenistan accredited to Sri Lanka from abroad; the official visa portal of Turkmenistan names the right place.
Turkmenistan’s neighbours for Sri Lankan citizens
Afghanistan requires Sri Lankan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Turkmen citizens travelling to Sri Lanka
Turkmen citizens can get a visa on arrival in Sri Lanka, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Turkmenistan?
Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Turkmenistan, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of Turkmenistan in Sri Lanka?
No. Turkmenistan has no embassy in Sri Lanka. The nearest Turkmen consulate general is in Dubai City, the United Arab Emirates, 3,310 km from Colombo.
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 Sri Lanka?
Turkmen citizens can get a visa on arrival in Sri Lanka, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Sri Lankan citizens enter Turkmenistan visa-free?
No; Sri Lankan 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.