Turkmenistan
France
France visa for Turkmen citizens
Entry requirement
Turkmen citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to France.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- France visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at tm.ambafrance.org
Which France visa?
Uniform Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment.
For the tourist visa, France’s official sources give a standard fee of €90, and applications are made on france-visas.gouv.fr. Processing time, as France states it: Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
French missions in Turkmenistan
- Embassy of France in Ashgabat
Esgerler (Rostow, 2029) köçesi 35, Ashgabat
France has 1 mission in Turkmenistan, with its embassy in Ashgabat.
French citizens travelling to Turkmenistan
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Travel advice for France
- 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.
Before travelling from Turkmenistan to France, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates France at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 20 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to France (updated 22 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for France (updated 3 November 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Turkmen citizens can stay in France
How long Turkmen citizens may stay in France 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 French embassy in Ashgabat, or to a visa centre acting for France; fees, documents and processing times are published by France.
France and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by France lets Turkmen citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to France when it is the main destination of the trip.
France’s neighbours for Turkmen citizens
Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, Italy, Andorra, Monaco and Spain require Turkmen citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
French citizens travelling to Turkmenistan
French citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Turkmenistan. The rule is the same in both directions between Turkmenistan and France.
Frequently asked questions
Do Turkmen citizens need a visa for France?
Turkmen citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to France.
Where is the French embassy in Turkmenistan?
The French embassy in Turkmenistan is in Ashgabat.
How much does the France tourist visa cost?
France’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment.
Do French citizens need a visa for Turkmenistan?
French citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Turkmenistan.
Can Turkmen citizens enter France visa-free?
No; Turkmen citizens need a visa for France 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.