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Turkey visa for Turkmen citizens

Visa required

Turkey requires Turkmen citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Where to apply
1 mission

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at askabat-be.mfa.gov.tr

Which Turkey visa?

Sticker visa for tourism and business visits (Turkish mission)

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to 90 days per visa; never more than 90 days within 180 days.
Processing time
Apply at least one month before travel, as recommended by the Ministry.

All visa types for Turkey

Processing time, as Turkey states it: Apply at least one month before travel, as recommended by the Ministry. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days per visa; never more than 90 days within 180 days.

Turkish missions in Turkmenistan

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

Turkish citizens travelling to Turkmenistan

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Travel advice for Turkey

  • US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
  • 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 Turkey, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Turkey at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 8 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Turkey (updated 27 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Turkey (updated 6 November 2026).

Good to know

How long Turkmen citizens can stay in Turkey

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

Turkey’s neighbours for Turkmen citizens

Georgia admits Turkmen citizens visa-free. Greece and Bulgaria require Turkmen citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Turkish citizens travelling to Turkmenistan

Turkish citizens need a visa for Turkmenistan, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between Turkmenistan and Turkey.

Frequently asked questions

Do Turkmen citizens need a visa for Turkey?

Turkey requires Turkmen citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Where is the Turkish embassy in Turkmenistan?

The Turkish embassy in Turkmenistan is in Ashgabat.

Do Turkish citizens need a visa for Turkmenistan?

Turkish citizens need a visa for Turkmenistan, obtained before travel.

Can Turkmen citizens enter Turkey visa-free?

No; Turkmen citizens need a visa for Turkey 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.