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Turkmenistan visa for Thai citizens

Visa required

Thai citizens 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 Thai citizens apply for a visa for Turkmenistan

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

Measured from Bangkok, Turkmen embassies and consulates are closest in Seoul, South Korea (3,721 km), Almaty, Kazakhstan (3,977 km) and Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan (4,073 km). Turkmenistan sets which of its missions takes applications from Thailand; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.

Turkmen citizens travelling to Thailand

TurkmenistanThailand e-Visa Thailand 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.

Before travelling from Thailand 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 Thai citizens can stay in Turkmenistan

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

How Thai citizens apply

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

Turkmenistan’s neighbours for Thai citizens

Kazakhstan admits Thai citizens visa-free. Afghanistan requires Thai citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Turkmen citizens travelling to Thailand

Turkmen citizens need an e-Visa for Thailand, applied for online before travel.

Frequently asked questions

Do Thai citizens need a visa for Turkmenistan?

Thai citizens need a visa for Turkmenistan, obtained before travel.

Is there an embassy of Turkmenistan in Thailand?

No. Turkmenistan has no embassy in Thailand. The nearest Turkmen embassy is in Seoul, South Korea, 3,721 km from Bangkok.

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 Thailand?

Turkmen citizens need an e-Visa for Thailand, applied for online before travel.

Can Thai citizens enter Turkmenistan visa-free?

No; Thai 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.