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Afghanistan visa for Turkmen citizens

Entry requirement

Visa required

Afghanistan requires Turkmen citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Where to apply
2 missions

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

Which Afghanistan visa?

Tourist visa

Key facts

Maximum stay
One month
Fee
US$80

All visa types for Afghanistan

For the tourist visa, Afghanistan’s official sources give a standard fee of US$80. Longest stay on the tourist visa: One month.

Afghan missions in Turkmenistan

All missions of Afghanistan in Turkmenistan

Afghanistan has 2 missions in Turkmenistan, with its embassy in Ashgabat. Consulates: Mary.

Afghan citizens travelling to Turkmenistan

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Travel advice for Afghanistan

  • US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to the whole country
  • German Foreign Office Travel warning for the whole country (Reisewarnung)

What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.

Before travelling from Turkmenistan to Afghanistan, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Afghanistan at Level 4, do not travel (updated 19 February 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to Afghanistan (updated 30 July 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Afghanistan (updated 13 October 2026).

Good to know

How long Turkmen citizens can stay in Afghanistan

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

How Turkmen citizens apply

In Turkmenistan, applications go to the Afghan embassy in Ashgabat and the consulate in Mary, or to a visa centre acting for Afghanistan; fees, documents and processing times are published by Afghanistan.

Afghanistan’s neighbours for Turkmen citizens

China and Uzbekistan require Turkmen citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Afghan citizens travelling to Turkmenistan

Turkmenistan requires Afghan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between Turkmenistan and Afghanistan.

Frequently asked questions

Do Turkmen citizens need a visa for Afghanistan?

Afghanistan requires Turkmen citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Where is the Afghan embassy in Turkmenistan?

The Afghan embassy in Turkmenistan is in Ashgabat; there is also a consulate in Mary.

How much does the Afghanistan tourist visa cost?

Afghanistan’s official sources give a standard fee of US$80 for the tourist visa.

Do Afghan citizens need a visa for Turkmenistan?

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

Can Turkmen citizens enter Afghanistan visa-free?

No; Turkmen citizens need a visa for Afghanistan 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.