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Japan visa for Turkmen citizens

Visa required

Turkmen citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Japan.

Where to apply
1 mission

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at tm.emb-japan.go.jp

Which Japan visa?

Temporary Visitor (short-term stay: tourism, business, visits)

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to 90 days per entry, as granted by the immigration officer
Processing time
About one week for a complete visa application

Apply on Visit Japan Web (Digital Agency)

All visa types for Japan

Japan’s official site for the tourist visa is services.digital.go.jp. Processing time, as Japan states it: About one week for a complete visa application. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days per entry, as granted by the immigration officer.

Japanese missions in Turkmenistan

Japan has 1 mission in Turkmenistan, with its embassy in Ashgabat.

Japanese citizens travelling to Turkmenistan

JapanTurkmenistan Visa required Turkmenistan visa for citizens of Japan

Travel advice for Japan

  • US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
  • German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)

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 Japan can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Japan at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 14 May 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Japan (updated 28 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Japan (updated 13 October 2026).

Good to know

How long Turkmen citizens can stay in Japan

How long Turkmen citizens may stay in Japan 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 Japanese embassy in Ashgabat, or to a visa centre acting for Japan; fees, documents and processing times are published by Japan.

Japanese citizens travelling to Turkmenistan

Japanese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Turkmenistan. The rule is the same in both directions between Turkmenistan and Japan.

Frequently asked questions

Do Turkmen citizens need a visa for Japan?

Turkmen citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Japan.

Where is the Japanese embassy in Turkmenistan?

The Japanese embassy in Turkmenistan is in Ashgabat.

Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Turkmenistan?

Japanese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Turkmenistan.

Can Turkmen citizens enter Japan visa-free?

No; Turkmen citizens need a visa for Japan 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.