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Turkmenistan visas
Whether you need a visa for Turkmenistan, and which type, depends on your nationality and the purpose of your trip. Turkmenistan operates a tightly controlled entry system in which most visitors need a Letter of Invitation approved before a visa is issued. Immigration is administered by the State Migration Service of Turkmenistan, with visas issued abroad by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs through Turkmen embassies and consulates.
Turkmen visa categories
Explore visa categories by the purpose of your trip.
- Visitor & short-stay visasShort stays in Turkmenistan — tourism, visiting family or friends, business visits and transit, plus any visa-free or e-visa options.3 visas
- Work visasComing to Turkmenistan to work — the employment and skilled-worker routes and the permits they require.1 visa
- Study visasStudying in Turkmenistan — student visas and permits for accepted students.1 visa
- Family visasJoining or sponsoring a partner, child or other relative in Turkmenistan.1 visa
- Business & investor visasInvesting, doing business or coming to Turkmenistan as a highly skilled individual.1 visa
- Residence & citizenshipLiving in Turkmenistan long term — residence routes and, where available, the path to citizenship.2 visas
Turkmen visa application at a glance
From start to finish in five simple steps.
- 01Choose the right visa
- 02Check eligibility & documents
- 03Apply online
- 04Provide biometrics
- 05Wait for a decision
Turkmenistan — key facts
- Visa authority
- State Migration Service of Turkmenistan
- Application
- Online (in most cases)
- Biometrics
- Usually required
- Currency
- Turkmenistan manat (TMT)
- Time zone
- Turkmenistan Time (UTC+05:00), Asia/Ashgabat
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.