Residence & citizenship
Turkmen Citizenship (Naturalisation)
Acquisition of Turkmen citizenship, including by naturalisation after long-term lawful residence, under the Law of Turkmenistan on Citizenship.
Expert reviewed Official guidance referenced
Under review — check current rules
The required residence period, language/other conditions, dual-citizenship rules and fees for naturalisation are not confirmed from an official page and must be verified against the current Law on Citizenship.
Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Turkmenistan government website before you apply.
- Official name
- Citizenship of Turkmenistan (naturalisation)
- Route type
- Citizenship / naturalisation
- Administered by
- State Migration Service and the relevant state bodies of Turkmenistan
- Residence required
- Permanent residence in Turkmenistan for the last 7 years
- Language
- Knowledge of the state language of Turkmenistan for the purposes of speech
- Income
- A legal source of income within the territory of Turkmenistan
- Decision authority
- President of Turkmenistan
Who it is for
- Long-term lawful residents seeking to become Turkmen citizens
- Others eligible under the citizenship legislation (e.g. by descent or marriage, where provided)
Requirements
- A qualifying period of continuous lawful residence
- Meeting the conditions set out in the citizenship law
- Documents required by the authorities
How to apply
- Confirm eligibility under the current citizenship law
- Apply through the State Migration Service / competent state bodies with the required documents
Frequently asked questions
The official consular criteria require permanent residence in the territory of Turkmenistan for the last 7 years, alongside knowledge of the state language and a legal source of income.
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.