QuickTravelTools Visa requirements for Turkmenistan
Most visitors need a visa in advance for Turkmenistan. 1 of 199 passports enter visa-free.
Rules by passport
Visa-free (1)
- Turkmenistan
Checked against Embassy of Turkmenistan in the Republic of Korea, Embassy of Turkmenistan in Turkiye (Ankara), Embassy of Turkmenistan in the USA (Washington) on October 10, 2026.
Visa required (198)
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Checked against Embassy of Turkmenistan in the Republic of Korea, Embassy of Turkmenistan in Turkiye (Ankara), Embassy of Turkmenistan in the USA (Washington) on October 10, 2026.
Visa fees for Turkmenistan
| Visa type | Fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Visa | 35 USD, single entry, validity up to 10 days | Embassy of Turkmenistan in the USA (Washington) |
| Visa | 75 USD, multiple entry, validity up to 10 days | Embassy of Turkmenistan in the USA (Washington) |
Processing times
Visa processing time: No official source publishes this information. No published processing timeframe; the embassy publishes expedited fee tiers (e.g. expedited single entry up to 10 days $55) without stating the time saved Checked: Embassy of Turkmenistan in the USA (Washington).
Apply through official channels
Embassy of Turkmenistan (Washington) - visa requirementsofficial application requirements and full fee table; Ashgabat airport VOA possible with certified LOI
Travel insurance for Turkmenistan
Not required. No official source we have checked requires travel insurance to visit Turkmenistan, and none publishes a minimum coverage amount for visitors.
Some visa services claim insurance is mandatory for Turkmenistan and charge you for a policy. We found no official rule behind those claims, so we will not present it as one. Insurance may still be a sensible choice for your trip, but for Turkmenistan it is your choice, not an entry rule. We watch for new mandates daily, and this page will say so if one appears.
Countries that do require it: the full travel insurance requirements list.
Sources and verification
199 of 199 passport rules verified against Embassy of Turkmenistan in the Republic of Korea, Embassy of Turkmenistan in Turkiye (Ankara), Embassy of Turkmenistan in the USA (Washington), 0 with no official source publishing the rule.
- Embassy of Turkmenistan in the Republic of Korea (checked October 10, 2026)
- Embassy of Turkmenistan in Turkiye (Ankara) (checked October 10, 2026)
- Embassy of Turkmenistan in the USA (Washington) (checked October 10, 2026)
Common questions
Do I need a visa for Turkmenistan?
It depends on your passport. 1 of 199 passports enter Turkmenistan visa-free; 198 need a visa or authorisation arranged in advance. Find your passport in the groups above.
What does a visa for Turkmenistan cost?
It depends on the visa type and your passport. For example, the visa costs 35 USD, single entry, validity up to 10 days. See the full fee table above.
Do I need travel insurance for Turkmenistan?
No verified requirement. No official source we have checked requires travel insurance to visit Turkmenistan, and none publishes a minimum coverage amount for visitors. Some visa services claim it is mandatory and charge for a policy; we found no official rule behind those claims.