Turkmenistan
Germany
Germany visa for Turkmen citizens
Entry requirement
Turkmen citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Germany.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Germany visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at aschgabat.diplo.de
Which Germany visa?
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 the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top.
Germany’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is videx.diplo.de. Processing time, as Germany states it: Usually 15 days after the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
German missions in Turkmenistan
- Embassy of Germany in Ashgabat
Magtymguly (2033) şaýoly 141/1, Ashgabat
Germany has 1 mission in Turkmenistan, with its embassy in Ashgabat.
Germany: visa decisions in Turkmenistan
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4,979 | 4,109 | 488 | 9.8% | 46.3% |
| 2024 | 5,247 | 4,463 | 454 | 8.7% | 75.3% |
| 2025 | 5,281 | 4,029 | 717 | 13.8% | 82.5% |
In 2025, Germany’s embassy and consulates in Turkmenistan (Ashgabat) received 5,281 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 4,029. 13.8% of applications were refused. In 2024 it had been 8.7%: the rate rose by 5.1 points, a sharp increase. The number of applications was almost unchanged (5,247 in 2024).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 13.8% of the applications lodged in Turkmenistan that year, from 11.4% at the consulates of Italy to 21.0% at those of Romania. Germany’s consulates worldwide refused 13.1%. Germany was the most applied-for Schengen state in Turkmenistan.
You apply to the Schengen state that is your main destination (the longest stay or the main purpose; the state of first entry only when there is none), so a lower rate elsewhere is no reason to apply there. The figures cover applications lodged in Turkmenistan, by any nationality: mostly citizens, but also residents from other countries.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
German citizens travelling to Turkmenistan
GermanyTurkmenistan Visa required Turkmenistan visa for citizens of Germany
Travel advice for Germany
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
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 Germany, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Germany at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 12 May 2025) and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Germany (updated 11 August 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Turkmen citizens can stay in Germany
How long Turkmen citizens may stay in Germany 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 German embassy in Ashgabat, or to a visa centre acting for Germany; fees, documents and processing times are published by Germany.
Germany and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Germany lets Turkmen citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Germany when it is the main destination of the trip.
Germany’s neighbours for Turkmen citizens
Switzerland, Poland, the Netherlands, Denmark, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Luxembourg, France and Austria require Turkmen citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
German citizens travelling to Turkmenistan
German citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Turkmenistan. The rule is the same in both directions between Turkmenistan and Germany.
Frequently asked questions
Do Turkmen citizens need a visa for Germany?
Turkmen citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Germany.
Where is the German embassy in Turkmenistan?
The German embassy in Turkmenistan is in Ashgabat.
How much does the Germany tourist visa cost?
Germany’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually 15 days after the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top.
Do German citizens need a visa for Turkmenistan?
German citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Turkmenistan.
Can Turkmen citizens enter Germany visa-free?
No; Turkmen citizens need a visa for Germany 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.