Turkmenistan Visa – How to apply for a Turkmen visa

Thinking about a trip to Turkmenistan? You will need to obtain a Turkmenistan visa in order to travel to Turkmenistan on business, tourism, or official purposes. Turkmenistan offers both single and multiple entry visas for tourism and business purposes. Also, your passport needs to be in order and up to date before your trip to Turkmenistan. Your passport should have at least 6 months validity left on it before you travel to Turkmenistan, as well as a minimum of (2) blank visa pages to allow for any needed visa stamps.

Turkmenistan Visa Requirements

To obtain a Turkmenistan visa for tourism, your documentation should include, a Turkmenistan visa application form, an original, sign United State passport, (2) approved passport photographs and a Letter of Invitation that is approved by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Turkmenistan.

To obtain a Turkmenistan visa for business purposes, your documents should include everything needed for a tourist visa with the addition of a business letter. A business letter should have a description of the applicant, state the nature of the business being conducted, type of visa along with validity length, and provide evidence of adequate funds.

For an official Turkmenistan visa, your documents should include, a Turkmenistan visa application form, an original, sign United State passport, (2) approved passport photographs, and a State Department Letter addressed to the “Embassy of a Turkmenistan, Washington, D.C.” and should include the applicant’s name, along with applicant’s passport number, the purpose/reason for the trip, and the dates in which you will be traveling.

 

Turkmenistan Embassy & Consulate Information

Embassy & ConsulateAddressPhone Number
Embassy of TurkmenistanWashington, DC2207 Massachusetts Ave., NW
Washington DC, 20008
United States
Phone
202.588.1500
Fax
202.588.697

Additional Turkmenistan Information

CapitalAshgabat
CurrencyTurkmen new manat (TMT)
LanguageDzongkha (Official) – Bhutanese speak a number of Tibetan dialects.
ElectricityVoltage: 220 V
Frequency: 50 Hz
Power sockets: type C / F
Country Code+993
Time ZoneTMT (UTC+5)