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title: Turkmenistan visa for citizens of Cyprus
description: Citizens of Cyprus need a visa for Turkmenistan and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre. Stay up to 10 days. Documents checklist and application steps.
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# Turkmenistan visa for citizens of Cyprus

Citizens of Cyprus need a visa for Turkmenistan and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Embassy / VFS · 10-day visa on arrival (via Letter of Invitation + prior approval)
- **How to apply:** In-person at an embassy or visa center
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 10 days
- **Visa validity:** 10 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Required
- **Appointment:** Required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Sufficient funds required

## How to apply

1. **Obtain Letter of Invitation (LOI)** — Arrange with a Turkmenistan-registered company; the invitation must be pre-approved by the Foreign Ministry.
2. **Schedule an appointment at the embassy** — contact the nearest Turkmenistan embassy or consulate to book an in-person appointment.
3. **Submit application in person** — Bring completed form, passport, photos, LOI, and supporting documents to the embassy.
4. **Provide biometrics** — Enroll fingerprints and have photo taken during the appointment.
5. **Pay visa fee** — Pay the consular fee (amount varies; check with embassy).
6. **Wait for processing** — Processing time varies; consult the embassy for current timeframes.
7. **Collect visa on arrival in Turkmenistan** — Upon arrival, present the approved LOI and passport to receive the 10-day visa.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport (at least 6 months validity beyond intended stay)** (Identity)
- **Letter of invitation from a Turkmenistan-registered company** (Supporting): Must be provided by the company and approved by the Foreign Ministry.
- **Visa application form** (Identity): Obtain from embassy or official website.
- **Passport-sized photographs** (Identity): Usually 2 recent photos per specifications.
- **Proof of onward/return ticket** (Travel)
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial): Bank statements or traveler's checks.

## Proof of funds

- bank statements
- traveler's checks

Sufficient funds to cover stay required.

## Good to know

- Visa on arrival only possible with a pre-approved LOI from a registered company; approval must be obtained before travel.
- Extension to additional 10 days is possible, but must be arranged with migration service in Turkmenistan.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Missing or invalid Letter of Invitation** — Ensure the LOI is issued by a registered Turkmenistan company and approved by the Foreign Ministry before travel.
- **Incomplete documentation** — Provide all required documents as per embassy checklist.
- **Insufficient passport validity** — Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from date of entry.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Cyprus need a visa for Turkmenistan?

Citizens of Cyprus need a visa for Turkmenistan and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre. Visa type: 10-day visa on arrival (via Letter of Invitation + prior approval).

### How long can citizens of Cyprus stay in Turkmenistan?

Up to 10 days.

### What documents do citizens of Cyprus need for Turkmenistan?

Valid passport (at least 6 months validity beyond intended stay); Letter of invitation from a Turkmenistan-registered company; Visa application form; Passport-sized photographs; Proof of onward/return ticket; Proof of sufficient funds.

### How long must my passport be valid for Turkmenistan?

At least 6 months.

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