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Turkmenistan visa for citizens of Tuvalu

Visa required

Citizens of Tuvalu must obtain a visa before travelling to Turkmenistan.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

Which Turkmenistan visa?

Tourist visa (TU) and other entry visas on an invitation letter

Key facts

Maximum stay
As stated in the visa; fees are set by duration.
Fee
US$40
Processing time
10 calendar days; 3 working days urgently at double fee.

All visa types for Turkmenistan

For the tourist visa, Turkmenistan’s official sources give a standard fee of US$40. Processing time, as Turkmenistan states it: 10 calendar days; 3 working days urgently at double fee. Longest stay on the tourist visa: As stated in the visa; fees are set by duration.

Where citizens of Tuvalu apply for a visa for Turkmenistan

Turkmenistan has no embassy or consulate in Tuvalu on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

Measured from Funafuti, Turkmen embassies and consulates are closest in Seoul, South Korea (7,452 km), Almaty, Kazakhstan (11,646 km) and Washington D.C., the United States (11,790 km). Turkmenistan sets which of its missions takes applications from Tuvalu; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.

Turkmen citizens travelling to Tuvalu

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Travel advice for Turkmenistan

  • US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
  • 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.

Citizens of Tuvalu planning a trip to Turkmenistan can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Turkmenistan at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 20 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Turkmenistan (updated 21 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Turkmenistan (updated 29 October 2026).

Good to know

How long citizens of Tuvalu can stay in Turkmenistan

How long citizens of Tuvalu may stay in Turkmenistan is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How citizens of Tuvalu apply

Turkmenistan has no embassy or career consulate in Tuvalu. Citizens of Tuvalu apply through a mission of Turkmenistan accredited to Tuvalu from abroad; the official visa portal of Turkmenistan names the right place.

Turkmenistan’s neighbours for citizens of Tuvalu

Afghanistan and Uzbekistan require citizens of Tuvalu to obtain a visa in advance.

Turkmen citizens travelling to Tuvalu

Turkmen citizens receive their visa for Tuvalu at the border; it covers up to 30 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do citizens of Tuvalu need a visa for Turkmenistan?

Citizens of Tuvalu must obtain a visa before travelling to Turkmenistan.

Is there an embassy of Turkmenistan in Tuvalu?

No. Turkmenistan has no embassy in Tuvalu. The nearest Turkmen embassy is in Seoul, South Korea, 7,452 km from Funafuti.

How much does the Turkmenistan tourist visa cost?

Turkmenistan’s official sources give a standard fee of US$40 for the tourist visa. Processing time: 10 calendar days; 3 working days urgently at double fee.

Do Turkmen citizens need a visa for Tuvalu?

Turkmen citizens receive their visa for Tuvalu at the border; it covers up to 30 days.

Can citizens of Tuvalu enter Turkmenistan visa-free?

No; citizens of Tuvalu need a visa for Turkmenistan 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.