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Turkmenistan visa for Swiss citizens

Visa required

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

Where to apply
1 mission

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at switzerland.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

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.

Turkmen missions in Switzerland

Turkmenistan has 1 mission in Switzerland, with its embassy in Geneva.

Turkmen citizens travelling to Switzerland

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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 Switzerland 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Good to know

How long Swiss citizens can stay in Turkmenistan

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

How Swiss citizens apply

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

Turkmenistan’s neighbours for Swiss citizens

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

Turkmen citizens travelling to Switzerland

Turkmen citizens need a visa for Switzerland, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between Switzerland and Turkmenistan.

Frequently asked questions

Do Swiss citizens need a visa for Turkmenistan?

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

Where is the Turkmen embassy in Switzerland?

The Turkmen embassy in Switzerland is in Geneva.

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 Switzerland?

Turkmen citizens need a visa for Switzerland, obtained before travel.

Can Swiss citizens enter Turkmenistan visa-free?

No; Swiss 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.