Travel purpose
🔑 Letter of invitation issued by a company registered in Turkmenistan and approved by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 10 days. They can apply to extend their stay for an additional 10 days. When transiting between two non-bordering countries, visitors can obtain a Turkmenistan transit visa for a five-day stay. This must be applied for in advance at the Turkmenistan Embassy. Visitors must also submit copies of the visas for the country of entry into Turkmenistan and the country of departure from Turkmenistan. Visa fee is 20 USD.
Visa required
Letter of invitation issued by a company registered in Turkmenistan and approved by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 10 days. They can apply to extend their stay for an additional 10 days. When transiting between two non-bordering countries, visitors can obtain a Turkmenistan transit visa for a five-day stay. This must be applied for in advance at the Turkmenistan Embassy. Visitors must also submit copies of the visas for the country of entry into Turkmenistan and the country of departure from Turkmenistan. Visa fee is 20 USD.
- •Valid passport (at least 6 months validity beyond intended stay; 2 blank pages)
- •2 recent passport-size photographs (white background, 35×45 mm)
- •Completed visa application form (obtain from embassy or VFS/BLS centre)
- •Confirmed return / onward flight bookings
- •Hotel / accommodation reservations or invitation letter from host
- •Bank statements for last 3–6 months (sufficient funds for duration of stay)
- •Salary slips / income proof for last 3 months
- •Employment letter with approved leave dates (or business registration if self-employed)
- •Income Tax Returns for last 2 years
- •Cover letter stating purpose of visit and itinerary
- •Travel insurance (recommended)
Last verified: 3 May 2026
All travel purposes
Transit
Transit data not available
Verify current transit requirements with your airline or the destination airport authority before travel.
- •Valid passport
- •Confirmed onward flight ticket
- •Visa for destination country (if required)
- •Transit visa (if required for the layover country)
Last verified: 23 Apr 2026
Business
Visa required
Letter of invitation issued by a company registered in Turkmenistan and approved by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 10 days. They can apply to extend their stay for an additional 10 days. When transiting between two non-bordering countries, visitors can obtain a Turkmenistan transit visa for a five-day stay. This must be applied for in advance at the Turkmenistan Embassy. Visitors must also submit copies of the visas for the country of entry into Turkmenistan and the country of departure from Turkmenistan. Visa fee is 20 USD.
- •Valid passport (at least 6 months validity beyond intended stay; 2 blank pages)
- •2 recent passport-size photographs (white background, 35×45 mm)
- •Completed visa application form (obtain from embassy or VFS/BLS centre)
- •Confirmed return / onward flight bookings
- •Hotel / accommodation reservations or invitation letter from host
- •Bank statements for last 3–6 months (sufficient funds for duration of stay)
- •Salary slips / income proof for last 3 months
- •Employment letter with approved leave dates (or business registration if self-employed)
- •Income Tax Returns for last 2 years
- •Cover letter stating purpose of visit and itinerary
- •Travel insurance (recommended)
Last verified: 3 May 2026
Transit
No airside transit visa required
Airside transit through international airports typically does not require a separate visa for Indian passport holders. A visa is required only if you need to leave the international zone. Confirm with your airline before travel, especially for long layovers or airports without separate transit areas.
- •Valid passport
- •Confirmed onward flight ticket
- •Visa for destination country (if required)
- •Transit visa (if required for the layover country)
Last verified: 3 May 2026