A clear path to your application
The right application channel depends on your destination and where you legally live.
Prepare your application
First arrange a State Migration Service letter of invitation through a Turkmen tour company. Then ask the responsible Turkmen mission about visa issuance and its local documents.
Submit through the official channel
Use Turkmenistan tourist visa (TU). Check the current instructions and total government charges before paying.
Review the decision before departure
Check the passport details, dates and entry conditions on the permission you receive.
What to prepare for your trip
Check each item as you prepare it. Labels show which documents are required, conditional, or recommended.
Your circumstances may require additional documents. Ticks track preparation, not eligibility or admission.
Details that can change your plans
Visa at a border may be possible after invitation approval
Turkmenistan’s Moscow embassy says a tourist visa can be issued at an international airport or border crossing when you carry a State Migration Service invitation. Confirm your entry point and airline acceptance with the responsible mission; the invitation itself is required before travel.
Official guidancePractical tips for Turkmenistan
Small preparation steps to keep your travel information within reach.
Carry the invitation through the trip
The embassy says to show the original or a copy of the State Migration Service invitation with your passport if using the confirmed border-issuance route.
Turkmenistan at a glance
- Capital
- Ashgabat
- Currency
- TMT
- Calling code
- +993
Questions for this route
Do travelers with an ordinary passport from Uzbekistan need a visa for Turkmenistan?
For tourism in Turkmenistan, travelers using an ordinary passport from Uzbekistan should obtain a visa before travel. First arrange a State Migration Service letter of invitation through a Turkmen tour company. Then ask the responsible Turkmen mission about visa issuance and its local documents.
What if I’m going to work, study or stay longer?
This guide is for a short tourist visit on an ordinary passport. It does not establish eligibility for employment, study or residence. Use the destination’s official guidance for your actual purpose.
Does my country of residence change the answer?
Passport nationality and legal residence are different. This page starts with your passport. Residence can change where you apply and which application channel is available; an existing visa or residence permit may also create an exception. Check the official eligibility guidance for your circumstances.
Official websites
Use these government websites to confirm requirements and complete any application.
About this guide
This guide covers short tourist visits on an ordinary passport. Your nationality, residence, travel document and purpose can affect the entry conditions. Check the linked official guidance before travel; the border authority decides admission and your permitted stay.
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