Turkmenistan Visa Requirements, Fees & Application Guide
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Turkmenistan visa at a glance
- Government visa fee
- USD 55
- Processing time
- LOI processing ~15-20 working days; visa 10-14 working days standard, 3-7 express
- Validity
- Typically issued for the invited period; LOI valid 3 months from certification
- Maximum stay
- Per approved itinerary (typically 5–10 days; up to 30)
- Visa required?
- Most nationalities incl. Indian and Singapore passport holders (via licensed Turkmen tour agency)
- Arrival card
- Migration card
Do you need a visa for Turkmenistan?
Travellers from None for tourism. can generally enter Turkmenistan without a visa. A visa on arrival is available for eligible nationalities. Most nationalities incl. Indian and Singapore passport holders (via licensed Turkmen tour agency)
Who does NOT need a visa
Passport holders from None for tourism. do not require a visa for Turkmenistan for eligible short visits. Always confirm your passport type and length of stay against the official source before travelling.
Reviewed against official government sources (Embassy of Turkmenistan (MFA) — visa information) · Last verified 20 August 2026 · HolidaySG — licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).
Official Turkmenistan visa options
Verified from government sources · 20 Aug 2026Tourist visa with Letter of Invitation (LOI)
Official fee: USD 55- Validity
- Typically issued for the invited period; LOI valid 3 months from certification
- Max stay
- Per approved itinerary (typically 5–10 days; up to 30)
- Time to approval
- LOI processing ~15-20 working days; visa 10-14 working days standard, 3-7 express
- Processing time
- LOI processing ~15-20 working days; visa 10-14 working days standard, 3-7 express
- Where to apply
- State Migration Service LOI + visa on arrival / embassy
Who needs it: Most nationalities incl. Indian and Singapore passport holders (via licensed Turkmen tour agency)
Visa-free: None for tourism.
Required documents
- Passport valid min 6 months
- Letter of Invitation (LOI) certified by State Migration Service
- Completed visa application form
- Passport photos
- Confirmed accommodation/tour arrangement
Arrival card: Migration card
Extra charges: Approx US$10-14 customs/entry fee + US$29 registration fee on arrival; total fees vary US$50-150 by duration/entries/urgency
Independent travel not permitted on tourist visas; 5-day transit visa possible for overland travellers.
Source: Embassy of Turkmenistan (MFA) — visa information · verified 20 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
Transit Visa
Official fee: USD 55- Validity
- 3-5 days
- Max stay
- 5 days
- Time to approval
- Around 10 working days
- Processing time
- Around 10 working days
- Where to apply
- Turkmen embassy / consulate
Who needs it: Travellers transiting Turkmenistan (no LOI required)
Required documents
- Passport valid min 6 months
- Visa of the onward country
- Confirmed onward transport tickets
- Completed application form and photos
Extra charges: Customs/registration fees may apply
Source: Official government source · verified 20 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
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