Turkmenistan Passport Rules for UK Travellers
Quick answer: Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months after the day you plan to leave Turkmenistan. You must have a visa supported by a letter of invitation, usually arranged through an authorised travel agent.
Turkmenistan travel requirements at a glance
6 months after you leave
Required, with letter of invitation
COVID-19 test for all travellers
If staying over 3 working days
Official source: GOV.UK Turkmenistan entry requirements.
Passport rules: quick summary
- 6 months passport validity after leaving
- Visa and letter of invitation needed
- COVID-19 test on arrival
- Register if staying over 3 working days
Passport validity for Turkmenistan
GOV.UK says your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you leave Turkmenistan.
Count from the day you plan to leave Turkmenistan, not the day you arrive. A longer trip needs more time left on your passport.
Visas
You must have a visa to visit Turkmenistan. You need a letter of invitation first. For tourist visits, authorised travel agents can provide these.
With your letter, you can apply at an Embassy of Turkmenistan or get a visa on arrival at Ashgabat airport and some land borders. Transit visas are available for stays of fewer than 5 days.
Arriving and registration
All travellers must take a COVID-19 test on arrival, and pay a migration fee and a daily tourism tax. GOV.UK says the test costs 31 US dollars cash, the migration fee is 14 US dollars and the tax is 2 US dollars a day.
If you stay more than 3 working days, you must register with the State Migration Service within 3 days of arrival. Your hotel or sponsor will usually do this.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need 6 months on my passport for Turkmenistan?
Yes, counted from when you leave. GOV.UK says your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you leave Turkmenistan.
Do I need a visa for Turkmenistan?
Yes. GOV.UK says you must have a visa, and you need a letter of invitation to support your application.
Can I enter Turkmenistan overland from Iran?
Only with special authorisation from the Government of Turkmenistan and confirmation of an onward flight. Contact the FCDO before you travel to the border.