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Turkmenistan visa for Turkish citizens
Entry requirement
Turkish citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Turkmenistan.
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- Turkmenistan visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at turkey.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.
- Tourist visa Maximum stay: As stated in the visa; fees are set by duration.
- Business visa Maximum stay: As stated in the visa; the fee is set by length of stay.
- Family and friends visit visa Maximum stay: As stated in the visa.
- Student visa Maximum stay: As stated in the visa.
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 Turkey
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- Consulate General of Turkmenistan in Istanbul
Gazi Evrenos Cad. Baharistan Sok. No:13, Yeşilköy, Istanbul
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All missions of Turkmenistan in Turkey
Turkmenistan has 2 missions in Turkey, with its embassy in Ankara. Consulates: Istanbul.
Turkmen citizens travelling to Turkey
TurkmenistanTurkey Visa required Turkey 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.
Turkish 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).
Good to know
How long Turkish citizens can stay in Turkmenistan
How long Turkish citizens may stay in Turkmenistan is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Turkish citizens apply
In Turkey, applications go to the Turkmen embassy in Ankara and the consulate in Istanbul, or to a visa centre acting for Turkmenistan; fees, documents and processing times are published by Turkmenistan.
Turkmenistan’s neighbours for Turkish citizens
Iran, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan admit Turkish citizens visa-free. Afghanistan requires Turkish citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Turkmen citizens travelling to Turkey
Turkmen citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Turkey. The rule is the same in both directions between Turkey and Turkmenistan.
Frequently asked questions
Do Turkish citizens need a visa for Turkmenistan?
Turkish citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Turkmenistan.
Where is the Turkmen embassy in Turkey?
The Turkmen embassy in Turkey is in Ankara; there is also a consulate in Istanbul.
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 Turkey?
Turkmen citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Turkey.
Can Turkish citizens enter Turkmenistan visa-free?
No; Turkish 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.