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Visa on arrival
Visa on arrival ā obtain your visa at the port of entry upon arrival.
Maximum stay10 days
Processing timeVaries
Government fee50 USD
AppointmentRequired
Visa validity10 days
Other options
Documents
Always required
Original passport valid at least 6 months beyond the intended date of entry, with at least one blank visa page.
Turkmenistanās State Migration Service and consular posts require a valid passport; many embassies and visa agencies specify at least 6 monthsā validity and one blank page. Requirements can vary slightly by consulate, so applicants should confirm locally. Airlines and border officials typically require at least 6 monthsā passport validity and one blank page for visa-on-arrival issuance.
Letter of invitation issued by a company registered in Turkmenistan and pre-approved by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, authorizing visa on arrival.
Visa on arrival at Ashgabat International Airport is generally available only to travellers who hold a pre-approved invitation letter from a Turkmen company endorsed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The invitation serves as the basis for issuing a 10āday visa on arrival, extendable once. Travellers without such an invitation are usually denied boarding or refused visa on arrival and must instead obtain a visa in advance.
Recent color passport-style photograph of the applicant for visa-on-arrival processing.
Travellers are commonly advised to bring at least one or two spare passport photos for visa-on-arrival issuance and possible registration formalities.
Confirmed or provisional flight booking into and out of Ashgabat International Airport.
Visa on arrival is typically issued at Ashgabat International Airport; travellers should be prepared to show their inbound and onward or return flight details.
Recommended
Details of accommodation or tour arrangements in Turkmenistan (hotel booking or tour voucher).
Although not always checked systematically, border officials may ask where the traveller will stay; tour agencies usually provide hotel vouchers or itinerary confirmations together with the invitation letter.
Evidence or declaration of sufficient funds for a short stay (cash, cards, or bank statement).
Officials may ask travellers to demonstrate that they have enough funds for their stay; there is no clearly published minimum amount, so applicants should carry reasonable evidence of financial means.
Travel medical insurance covering the period of stay in Turkmenistan.
Insurance is strongly recommended due to limited medical facilities and potential evacuation costs; some tour operators treat it as a practical requirement for arranging invitations.
Travel tips
Quick local advice for smoother arrivals and day-to-day travel.
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Turkmenistan travel is smoother if you prep cash correctly: bring clean, newer USD/EUR notes (damaged bills can be rejected) and exchange via official channels. Exchange only what you need because reconverting leftover manat can be difficult.
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Expect limited/slow internet in practiceādownload offline maps, translations, and store addresses before you head out, and keep key details (hotel, contacts, itinerary) saved offline or as a screenshot.
Last verified: 2024-10-01