Where Turkmenistan passport holders can go visa-free
198 countries and territories: visa-free โ 15, electronic travel authorisation โ 3, visa on arrival โ 14, e-visa โ 68, visa required โ 98. Rules change โ check the destination's official website before you travel.
With a Turkmenistan passport you can enter 18 countries and territories visa-free or with an electronic travel authorisation. In 82 more countries, you get the visa online or at the border.
- Updated 19 October 2026
- 198 countries and territories
- references disagree: 21
By country
Filter by entry type or search by name. โReferences disagreeโ means different sources give different answers โ check the destination's official website.
Visa-free ยท 15
- Antigua and Barbuda30 days
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa-free, 180 days
- Barbados28 days
- Dominica21 days
- Ecuador90 days
- Gambia
- Georgia365 days
- Grenada90 days
- Haiti90 days
- Malaysia90 days
Details
Visa exemptions: maximum stay of 90 days. Visitors from Turkmenistan must hold return/onward tickets. Passports accepted for entry to Malaysia must be valid for a minimum of 6 months from the arrival date. Passengers from Turkmenistan must register online at Malaysia Digital Arrival Card at most 3 days before arrival.
- Micronesia30 days
Details
All visitors arriving in the Federated States of Micronesia must have a valid passport or other travel document issued by the government of the country of citizenship or nationality. The document must be valid for at least 120 days beyond the date of entry. Turkmen citizens are allowed stay of 30 days that may be extended up to 60 days.
- Palestine
- Philippines30 days
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines30 days
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa-free, 90 days
- Samoa60 days
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa on arrival
- Seychelles90 days
Travel authorisation ยท 3
- Kenya90 days
Details
Applications can be submitted up to 90 days prior to travel and must be submitted at least 3 days in advance. eTA fee is 32.50 USD. Proof of reservation at the hotel where visitors plan to stay is required (if staying with friends, an invitation letter is also acceptable). Yellow fever vaccination certificate is required if coming from endemic countries.
- South Africa
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa required
- Sri Lanka30 days
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa on arrival
Visa on arrival ยท 14
- Bangladesh30 days
- Bolivia90 days
- Burundi30 days
- Comoros45 days
- Guinea-Bissau90 days
- Jamaica30 days
- Lebanon30 days
Details
1 month extendable for 2 additional months Granted free of charge at Beirut International Airport or any other port of entry if there is no Israeli visa or seal, holding a telephone number, an address in Lebanon, and a non refundable return or circle trip ticket.
- Macau
- Maldives30 days
- Marshall Islands90 days
- Mauritius60 days
- Palau30 days
- Timor-Leste30 days
- Tuvalu30 days
E-visa ยท 68
- Albania
Details
Visa is not required for Holders of a valid multiple-entry Schengen, UK or US visa has been previously used once or residence permit of Ireland, Schengen, UK, US or UAE 10 years.
- Angola
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa required
- Armenia180 days
Details
Turkmenistani citizens May get a Visa on arrival if they provide a valid residence permit issued by the USA, European Union Member States, Schengen Area States, UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, and whose residence permit is valid for at least six months from the date of entry into the Armenia, are exempt from the visa requirement starting from July 1, 2026 to July 1, 2027.
- Azerbaijan30 days
Details
The standard e-Visa is issued within 3 business days. The e-Visa for Azerbaijan is valid for a period of 90 days, allowing a single entry for a stay of up to 30 days in the country. The categories of travel authorized with e-Visa include tourism, business, science, education, work, culture, sports, humanitarian activities, medical treatment, personal trips, and official trips.
- Bahamas
- Bahrain
Details
Turkmenistan citizens may obtain a visa on arrival or an e-Visa before traveling. Required copy of a valid visit visa to UAE, United Kingdom, USA, Saudi Arabia (excluding Hajj & Umrah visa), Schengen or USA Green Card.
- Benin30 days
Details
Must have an international vaccination certificate. Free 72-hour visa for cruise passengers.
- Bhutan90 days
Details
Citizens of Turkmenistan may independently obtain an e-Visa whose duration of stay is 90 days. Visa fee is 40 USD per person (nonrefundable). Visa application may be processed within 5 business days.
- Botswana90 days
- Burkina Faso
- Cambodia30 days
- Cameroon
- Colombia
- Cรดte dโIvoire90 days
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Travel authorisation
Details
eVisa holders must arrive via Port Bouet Airport.
- Cuba90 days
Details
Since August 2024, visitors from Turkmenistan may obtain an eVisa valid for 90 days, and extendable for another 90 days.
- Djibouti31 days
- DR Congo7 days
Details
Citizens of Turkmenistan may obtain an e-Visa for up to 7 days. The electronic visa must be used within 3 months from the date of issue.
- Equatorial Guinea
- Ethiopia90 days
Details
eVisa holders must arrive via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
- Fiji
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa required
- Gabon180 days
Details
Electronic visa holders must arrive via Libreville International Airport. Transit without a visa is possible for travellers continuing their trip to a third country by the same or first connecting plane within 24 hours or by the same plane if they are the citizens of Turkmenistan.
- Ghana
Details
Ghana has brought online the official portal that will be used for electronic visa applications starting May 25, 2026.
- Guinea
- Hong Kong
- Indonesia
- Iran30 days
- Iraq30 days
- Jordan90 days
- Kazakhstan
Details
Residents of Balkan Region have visa free access to Atyrau Province and Mangystau Province for up to 5 days.
- Kyrgyzstan
Details
Electronic visa holders must arrive via Manas International Airport or Osh Airport or through land crossings with China (at Irkeshtam and Torugart), Kazakhstan (at Ak-jol, Ak-Tilek, Chaldybar, Chon-Kapka), Tajikistan (at Bor-Dobo, Kulundu, Kyzyl-Bel) and Uzbekistan (at Dostuk).
- Laos30 days
- Lesotho
- Liberia
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa required
- Libya30 days
Details
Libya launched an eVisa system on 21 March 2024. Tourist eVisa is valid for 90 days and good for single entry, it allows applicant from Turkmenistan to stay no more than 30 days by paying a 63 USD fee.
- Madagascar90 days
- Malawi90 days
- Mauritania
Details
Starting January 5, 2025, international travelers to Mauritania will need to apply for an e-Visa via the official National Agency for the Population Register and Secure Titles (ANRPTS) website. Applicants must submit personal details, passport information, and visa requirements online. The available visa durations are 30, 60, or 90 days. Visa fees of โฌ55/$60 are payable upon arrival. The introduction of e-Visas replaces sticker visas, and biometric data will be captured upon entry.
- Moldova
Details
For diplomatic passports visa not required if holding a valid visa /residence permit that is issued by a European Union member state or Schengen Area, Canada, Ireland, UK, US
- Mozambique30 days
- Namibia90 days
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa-free, 90 days
- Nepal90 days
- Nicaragua
Details
*Citizens of Turkmenistan are eligible to obtain an electronic visa in advance. Transit without a visa is generally allowed for travelers who normally require a visa but are transiting within 24 hours and hold onward tickets.
- Nigeria90 days
- Pakistan90 days
Details
Business and tourist visas are issued online free of charge within 24 hours to citizens of Turkmenistan. To benefit from the program, travelers can obtain a visa pre-approval, called a Visa Prior to Arrival, via the Ministry of Interiorโs online platform at least 48 hours before their intended entry to Pakistan. Once approved, they will be issued an electronic authorization (a copy of which must be presented upon arrival) which will allow them to travel to Pakistan and obtain an entry stamp for stays of up to 90 days with multiple entries. Holders of these eVisas can also use eGates to enter the country at nine airports and at Gwadar port.
- Papua New Guinea
Details
Citizens of all countries and regions may apply for e-Visa according to their purposes of visit.
- Qatar
- Russia30 days
Details
The validity period of a single electronic visa is 120 days, and the permitted period of stay for a citizen of Turkmenistan is 30 days.
- Rwanda30 days
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
Details
Visa obtainable online. With a printed approval they are issued a visa on arrival by an Immigration Officer for a fee of USD 100. The maximum length of stay is 30 days.
- Sรฃo Tomรฉ and Prรญncipe
- Sierra Leone
- Singapore
Details
Transit without visa: Nationals of Turkmenistan with a confirmed onward ticket for a flight to a third country within 96 hours under the Visa Free Transit Facility (VFTF). They must have documents required for the next destination. Citizens of Turkmenistan may enter Singapore by any mode of transport but must depart by air.
- Somalia30 days
- South Sudan
Details
Obtainable online Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel
- Suriname
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa required
- Syria180 days
Details
According to the Law No. 2 of 2014 all visitors require visas prior to arrival. According to the IATA database, visa may be obtained on arrival and is valid for 15 days.
- Tajikistan45 days
Details
Visa also available online. E-visa holders can enter through all border points.
- Tanzania
- Thailand90 days
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa required
Details
From 8 october 2024 eVisa applicants from Turkmenistan are no longer required to submit passports and supporting documents in person at the Thai Embassy in Ankara (Turkey). After the eVisa application has been approved, a confirmation e-mail will be sent to applicants, which can be printed out for presenting to airlines and Thai immigration officials when traveling to Thailand.
- Togo15 days
- Trinidad and Tobago
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa required
Details
Multiple Entry Visa 400TTD.
- Uganda
Details
May apply online.
- United Arab Emirates
Details
May apply online. May apply also using 'Smart service'.
- Vanuatu
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa required
- Vietnam90 days
Details
e-Visa is valid for 90 days and multiple entry. Phรบ Quแปc without a visa for up to 30 days.
- Yemen
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa required
Details
Yemen introduces electronic visa system since June 24, 2025.
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe90 days
Details
Turkmenistan citizens not required to apply for a visa before travelling to Zimbabwe, but must pay for and obtain a visa upon entry.
Visa required ยท 98
- Afghanistan
Details
Not eligible for the e-Visa program available to most nationalities.
- Algeria
- Andorra
Details
Although officially no visa is required, at least a Double Entry Schengen visa is required to enter Andorra since it has no own airport facility. Although no visa requirements exist, apply the relevant regulations of France or Spain, whichever must be transited to reach Andorra.
- Argentina
- Australia
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: E-visa
Details
May apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
- Austria
- Belarus
Details
Belarus recognizes visas issued by Russia.
- Belgium
- Belize
- Bosnia & Herzegovina
- Brazil
- Brunei
- Bulgaria
- Canada
Details
US permanent resident card (Green card) holders can enter visa free
- Cape Verde
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa on arrival
- Central African Republic
- Chad
- Chile
- China
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: E-visa
Details
For holders of ordinary Turkmenistan passports visa not required for 30 days for travelling as part of an tour group organized by authorized travel agencies of Turkmenistan or China. As of June 30, 2025, the Chinese Embassy in Turkmenistan has launched an online application system for Chinese visas. Applicants can complete visa forms and upload the required documents online.
- Congo
- Costa Rica
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czechia
- Denmark
- Dominican Republic
Details
Holders of a valid visa or a residence permit of any member state of the Schengen Area, Canada, Cyprus, Ireland, the United Kingdom or the United States may enter the Dominican Republic without a visa. travelers who wants to enter must submit an E-Ticket when enter/exit and present the QR code at immigration.
- Egypt
- El Salvador
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: E-visa
- Eritrea
- Estonia
- Eswatini
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Guatemala
Details
Visa is not required up to 90 days if holding a valid residence permit issued by Australia, Canada, GCC member state the United States the United Kingdom or a Schengen Area Member State.
- Guyana
- Honduras
Details
Visa is not required if holding a valid visa for at least 6 months at the time of arrival, issued by Canada, the United States or a Schengen Area Member State.
- Hungary
- Iceland
- India
- Ireland
- Israel
- Italy
- Japan
Details
Eligible for an e-Visa if residing in one these countries Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, India, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States. May apply online
- Kiribati
- Kosovo
- Kuwait
- Latvia
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Mali
- Malta
- Mexico
- Monaco
- Mongolia
- Montenegro
Details
Visa not required for holders of a valid Australia, Japan, Canada, New Zealand, Ireland, US, UK or a Schengen Visa. Holders of residence permit in the United Arab Emirates may enter, in Montenegro for a duration of 10 days
- Morocco
Details
May apply for an e-Visa if holding a valid visa or a residency document issued by one of the following countries: Schengen Area, Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States a residency document issued by Cyprus, Japan, United Arab Emirates.
- Myanmar
- Nauru
- Netherlands
- New Zealand
Details
Diplomatic and service passports with the former USSR symbol issued in Turkmenistan are unacceptable, and visas will not be endorsed in them. Holders of an Australian Permanent Resident Visa or Resident Return Visa may be granted a New Zealand Resident Visa on arrival permitting indefinite stay (pursuant to the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement), subject to meeting character requirements and obtaining an Electronic Travel Authority prior to departure.
- Niger
- North Korea
- North Macedonia
- Norway
- Oman
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: E-visa
Details
Citizens of the Turkmenistan who hold a valid visa issued by the European Union, Australia, Canada, Japan, United Kingdom or United States may enter Oman without a visa for 14 days. Turkmenistan citizens, including their spouses and children of another nationality, can obtain an online eVisa, if they hold a valid Schengen Visa, a valid visa from Australia, Canada, Japan, the United Kingdom, or the United States, or a residence permit from one of these countries.
- Panama
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Poland
- Portugal
- Romania
- Saint Lucia
- San Marino
Details
Since San Marino is only accessible via Italy entrance is not possible without entering the Schengen Area first, therefore Schengen visa rules apply de facto.
- Saudi Arabia
- Senegal
- Serbia
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Solomon Islands
- South Korea
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: E-visa
Details
Visa-free access for 30 days to Jeju Island.
- Spain
- Sudan
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Taiwan
- Tonga
- Tunisia
Details
Visa not required for tourist groups organised by a travel agency.
- Tรผrkiye
Details
Visa-Free policy was abolished in September 2022 https://www.resmigazete.gov.tr/eskiler/2022/09/20220914.pdf
- Ukraine
- United Kingdom
Details
From 19 November 2024 Turkmen travellers to the United Kingdom submit their visa applications at a VFS Global Visa Application Centre in Ashgabat.
- United States
Details
With limited exceptions, the proclamation suspends the issuance of new immigrant visas for nationals of Turkmenistan.
- Uruguay
- Uzbekistan
Details
Since February 28, 2024, citizens of Turkmenistan have been granted visa-free entry into the Uzbekistan-Turkmenistan Free Trade Zone. The zone is located on a 3.1-hectare site in the Shavat district of Khorezm. Residents of Daลoguz Region and Lebap Region have visa free access to Xorazm Province and Bukhara Province as well as to Amudaryo, Xoโjayli, Shumanay, Qoโngโirot districts and Taxiatosh city of Karakalpakstan and to Dehkanabad, Guzar, Nishon and Myrishkor districts of Qashqadaryo Province and to Sherobod and Muzrabot districts of Surxondaryo Province have visa free access for up to 3 days within any month period. During Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha the access is allowed twice a month, but no more than 7 days. 5-day visa-free transit at the international airports if holding a confirmed onward ticket for a flight to a third country.
- Vatican City
Details
Open borders but de facto follows Italian visa policy.
- Venezuela
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