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Turkmenistan passport visa requirements 2026

Where a Turkmenistan passport gets you in visa-free, with a visa on arrival, with an eVisa, or only with a visa arranged in advance.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

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15Visa-free
49eVisa
33Visa on arrival
101Visa required

Turkmenistan passport at a glance

With a Turkmenistan passport you can enter 15 destinations visa-free and 33 with a visa on arrival, so 48 of the 198 destinations we track need no paperwork before you fly. Another 49 issue an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation online, and 101 require a visa from an embassy or consulate before travel.

Open the visa map for Turkmenistan

Do Turkmenistan passport holders need a visa for popular destinations?

DestinationEntry rule for Turkmenistan passports
United States of AmericaVisa required
United KingdomVisa required
Schengen Area (Germany, France, Italy…)Visa required
CanadaVisa required
AustraliaeVisa
JapanVisa required
ChinaeVisa
United Arab EmirateseVisa
TurkeyVisa required
ThailandVisa required
IndiaVisa required
South AfricaVisa required

Access by region

Number of destinations in each category for Turkmenistan passport holders.

RegionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa3132216
Asia4131716
Europe00342
North America62411
Oceania1427
South America1119

Longest visa-free stays

Where Turkmenistan passport holders can stay the longest without a visa:

Full list of destinations

Visa-free 15
eVisa 49
Visa on arrival 33
Visa required 101

Frequently asked questions

How many countries can Turkmenistan passport holders visit without a visa?

Turkmenistan passport holders can visit 15 destinations visa-free, including Malaysia, Georgia, Philippines, Seychelles, Barbados, Ecuador and others. Adding the 33 destinations that offer a visa on arrival, 48 destinations need no visa arranged in advance.

Which countries offer visa on arrival to Turkmenistan passport holders?

33 destinations offer a visa on arrival to Turkmenistan passport holders, including Maldives, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Jordan, Rwanda, Ghana, Cape Verde, Mauritius and others. Fees, onward-ticket and proof-of-funds requirements still apply at the border.

Where can Turkmenistan passport holders travel with an eVisa?

49 destinations let Turkmenistan passport holders apply online for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation, including United Arab Emirates, Singapore, Indonesia, South Korea, Kenya, Armenia, Vietnam, Qatar and others.

Do Turkmenistan passport holders need a visa for Europe's Schengen Area?

Turkmenistan passport holders need a visa issued before travel in the Schengen Area, which covers 29 European countries including France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Hungary. One Schengen visa or visa-free stay covers all member states, limited to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Do Turkmenistan passport holders need a visa for the United States?

Turkmenistan passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United States, according to our data.

Do Turkmenistan passport holders need a visa for the United Kingdom?

Turkmenistan passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United Kingdom, according to our data.

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About this data

Entry categories come from our passport-by-destination matrix, last updated 2026-01-09. Visa policies change, and special rules can apply to diplomatic passports, residents of third countries or travellers arriving by land. Always confirm with the destination's official immigration website or your airline before you travel.

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