Turkmenistan
Russia
Russia visa for Turkmen citizens
Entry requirement
Turkmen citizens need a visa for Russia, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- 3 missions
- Visa guide
- Russia visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at turkmenistan.mid.ru
Which Russia visa?
Unified electronic visa (e-visa)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 30 days from entry (arrival and departure days count as two days)
- Processing time
- No more than 4 calendar days from submission
Russia’s official site for the e-Visa is evisa.kdmid.ru. Processing time, as Russia states it: No more than 4 calendar days from submission. Longest stay on the e-Visa: Up to 30 days from entry (arrival and departure days count as two days).
Russian missions in Turkmenistan
- Embassy of Russia in Ashgabat
Gypjak (1941) köçesi 43, Ashgabat
- Consulate of Russia in Ashgabat
Beýik Saparmyrat Türkmenbaşy (1966) şaýoly 11, Ashgabat
Today · Closed - Consular Office of Russia in Türkmenbaşy
Magtymguly şaýoly 81a, Turkmenbashy
All missions of Russia in Turkmenistan
Russia has 3 missions in Turkmenistan, with its embassy in Ashgabat. Consulates: Ashgabat and Türkmenbaşy.
Russian citizens travelling to Turkmenistan
RussiaTurkmenistan Visa required Turkmenistan visa for citizens of Russia
Travel advice for Russia
- US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to the whole country
- German Foreign Office Travel warning for the whole country (Reisewarnung)
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 Russia can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Russia at Level 4, do not travel (updated 28 December 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to Russia (updated 18 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Russia (updated 21 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Turkmen citizens can stay in Russia
Turkmen citizens may stay in Russia for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Russia.
How Turkmen citizens apply
The e-Visa for Russia is applied for online on its official government portal; Turkmen citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Russia’s neighbours for Turkmen citizens
Georgia admits Turkmen citizens visa-free. China, Belarus, Ukraine, Latvia, Poland, Estonia, Lithuania, Finland, Mongolia, Norway and North Korea require Turkmen citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Russian citizens travelling to Turkmenistan
Russian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Turkmenistan.
Frequently asked questions
Do Turkmen citizens need a visa for Russia?
Turkmen citizens need a visa for Russia, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 30 days.
How long can Turkmen citizens stay in Russia?
Turkmen citizens can stay in Russia for up to 30 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Russian embassy in Turkmenistan?
The Russian embassy in Turkmenistan is in Ashgabat; there are also consulates in Ashgabat and Türkmenbaşy.
Do Russian citizens need a visa for Turkmenistan?
Russian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Turkmenistan.
Can Turkmen citizens enter Russia visa-free?
No; Turkmen citizens need an e-Visa for Russia.
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.