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Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan visa for US citizens
Entry requirement
US citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Turkmenistan.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Turkmenistan visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at usa.tmembassy.gov.tm
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 States
- Embassy of Turkmenistan in Washington D.C.
Massachusetts Avenue Northwest 2207, 20008 Washington
Turkmenistan has 1 mission in the United States, with its embassy in Washington D.C.
Turkmen citizens travelling to the United States
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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.
Before travelling from the United States to Turkmenistan, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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 US citizens can stay in Turkmenistan
How long US citizens may stay in Turkmenistan is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How US citizens apply
In the United States, applications go to the Turkmen embassy in Washington D.C., or to a visa centre acting for Turkmenistan; fees, documents and processing times are published by Turkmenistan.
Turkmenistan’s neighbours for US citizens
Kazakhstan admits US citizens visa-free. Afghanistan and Iran require US citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Turkmen citizens travelling to the United States
Turkmen citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States. The rule is the same in both directions between the United States and Turkmenistan.
Frequently asked questions
Do US citizens need a visa for Turkmenistan?
US citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Turkmenistan.
Where is the Turkmen embassy in the United States?
The Turkmen embassy in the United States is in Washington D.C.
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 States?
Turkmen citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States.
Can US citizens enter Turkmenistan visa-free?
No; US 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.