Turkmenistan

Turkmenistan

Central AsiaAshgabatTM · TKM

At a glance

Currency
Turkmenistani Manat
TMT · m
Languages
Russian
rus · +1
Calling code
+993
Area
488,100 km²
newDaylight today12h 05m↑ 06:55 · ↓ 19:00
Entry & visa

Turkmenistan visa & entry requirements

Whether you need a visa for Turkmenistan depends on your nationality. Here’s the entry picture at a glance, with official links and a way to check the exact rule for your passport.

nationalities
0
Visa-free
nationalities
0
Visa on arrival / e-Visa / eTA
nationalities
198
Visa required in advance

Short-stay tourist entry to Turkmenistan, across 198 nationalities in our dataset. Your own requirement depends on your passport — check it below.

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Pick your passport and get the exact entry rule for Turkmenistan — visa-free, visa on arrival, e-Visa or apply in advance.

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Frequently asked questions

It depends on your nationality. Citizens of 0 countries can currently enter Turkmenistan visa-free for short tourist stays, while others need a visa on arrival, an e-Visa or a visa arranged in advance. Use the visa checker to see the rule for your passport.

Power & plugs

Turkmenistan runs on 220V with plug types B, C, F. Most chargers work with a simple plug adapter.

Type B
Two flat pins + ground
Type C
Two round pins
Type F
Two round pins + ground clips

Turkmenistan uses 2 incompatible socket families, but one universal adapter handles them all — you still only pack one.

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Location

40.0° N, 60.0° EOpen in Maps
Borders 4 countries

Light & dark

Ashgabat swings from 10-hour winter days to 15 hours of summer light. Today the sun sets at 19:00.

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Country data from mledoze/countries, licensed under ODbL v1.0.