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Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan visa for British citizens
Entry requirement
British citizens need a visa for Turkmenistan, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Turkmenistan visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at turkmenembassy.org.uk
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
Turkmenistan’s tourist visa costs US$40 at the standard rate published by its authorities. 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.
Turkmen missions in the United Kingdom
Turkmenistan has 1 mission in the United Kingdom, with its embassy in London.
Turkmen citizens travelling to the United Kingdom
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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.
British citizens 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long British citizens can stay in Turkmenistan
How long British citizens may stay in Turkmenistan is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How British citizens apply
In the United Kingdom, applications go to the Turkmen embassy in London, or to a visa centre acting for Turkmenistan; fees, documents and processing times are published by Turkmenistan.
Turkmenistan’s neighbours for British citizens
Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan admit British citizens visa-free. Afghanistan and Iran require British citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Turkmen citizens travelling to the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom requires Turkmen citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between the United Kingdom and Turkmenistan.
Frequently asked questions
Do British citizens need a visa for Turkmenistan?
British citizens need a visa for Turkmenistan, obtained before travel.
Where is the Turkmen embassy in the United Kingdom?
The Turkmen embassy in the United Kingdom is in London.
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 the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom requires Turkmen citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can British citizens enter Turkmenistan visa-free?
No; British citizens 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.