Turkmenistan
Italy
Italy visa for Turkmen citizens
Entry requirement
Italy requires Turkmen citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Italy visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ambashgabat.esteri.it
Which Italy visa?
Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
For the tourist visa, Italy’s official sources give a standard fee of €90. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Italian missions in Turkmenistan
- Embassy of Italy in Ashgabat
Döwletmämed Azady (Engels, 2011) köçesi 139A, Ashgabat
Italy has 1 mission in Turkmenistan, with its embassy in Ashgabat.
Italy: visa decisions in Turkmenistan
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,050 | 1,010 | 39 | 3.7% | 40.9% |
| 2024 | 1,832 | 1,706 | 103 | 5.6% | 23.6% |
| 2025 | 2,688 | 2,381 | 307 | 11.4% | 33.6% |
In 2025, Italy’s embassy and consulates in Turkmenistan (Ashgabat) received 2,688 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 2,381. 11.4% of applications were refused. In 2024 it had been 5.6%: the rate rose by 5.8 points, a sharp increase. Applications rose by 47% compared with 2024 (1,832).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 13.8% of the applications lodged in Turkmenistan that year. Italy’s consulates worldwide refused 10.8%. Italy was the 2nd 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
Italian citizens travelling to Turkmenistan
ItalyTurkmenistan Visa required Turkmenistan visa for citizens of Italy
Travel advice for Italy
- 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.
For a trip from Turkmenistan to Italy, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Italy at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 9 September 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Italy (updated 3 November 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Italy (updated 23 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Turkmen citizens can stay in Italy
How long Turkmen citizens may stay in Italy 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 Italian embassy in Ashgabat, or to a visa centre acting for Italy; fees, documents and processing times are published by Italy.
Italy and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Italy lets Turkmen citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Italy when it is the main destination of the trip.
Italy’s neighbours for Turkmen citizens
Switzerland, the Holy See, Slovenia, San Marino, France and Austria require Turkmen citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Italian citizens travelling to Turkmenistan
Italian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Turkmenistan. The rule is the same in both directions between Turkmenistan and Italy.
Frequently asked questions
Do Turkmen citizens need a visa for Italy?
Italy requires Turkmen citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Italian embassy in Turkmenistan?
The Italian embassy in Turkmenistan is in Ashgabat.
How much does the Italy tourist visa cost?
Italy’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for Turkmenistan?
Italian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Turkmenistan.
Can Turkmen citizens enter Italy visa-free?
No; Turkmen citizens need a visa for Italy 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.