Turkmenistan
China
China visa for Turkmen citizens
Entry requirement
Turkmen citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to China.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- China visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at tm.china-embassy.gov.cn
Which China visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Duration of stay printed on the visa (short-stay visas allow up to 180 days per entry)
- Processing time
- Set by the mission or visa application centre where you apply
China’s official site for the tourist visa is consular.mfa.gov.cn. Processing time, as China states it: Set by the mission or visa application centre where you apply. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Duration of stay printed on the visa (short-stay visas allow up to 180 days per entry).
Chinese missions in Turkmenistan
- Embassy of China in Ashgabat
45 45, Archabil str., Ashgabat, Turkmemistan
China has 1 mission in Turkmenistan, with its embassy in Ashgabat.
Chinese citizens travelling to Turkmenistan
ChinaTurkmenistan Visa required Turkmenistan visa for citizens of China
Travel advice for China
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- 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.
Turkmen citizens planning a trip to China can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates China at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 18 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to China (updated 27 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for China (updated 27 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Turkmen citizens can stay in China
How long Turkmen citizens may stay in China 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 Chinese embassy in Ashgabat, or to a visa centre acting for China; fees, documents and processing times are published by China.
China’s neighbours for Turkmen citizens
Mongolia, Afghanistan, Myanmar, North Korea and India require Turkmen citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Chinese citizens travelling to Turkmenistan
Chinese citizens need a visa for Turkmenistan, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between Turkmenistan and China.
Frequently asked questions
Do Turkmen citizens need a visa for China?
Turkmen citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to China.
Where is the Chinese embassy in Turkmenistan?
The Chinese embassy in Turkmenistan is in Ashgabat.
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Turkmenistan?
Chinese citizens need a visa for Turkmenistan, obtained before travel.
Can Turkmen citizens enter China visa-free?
No; Turkmen citizens need a visa for China 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.