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title: Turkmenistan visa for citizens of Iran
description: Citizens of Iran 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 Iran

Citizens of Iran 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 · Visa on Arrival (Letter of Invitation Required)
- **How to apply:** In-person at an embassy or visa center
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 10 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Required
- **Interview:** Not required

## How to apply

1. **Obtain Letter of Invitation** — Secure a letter of invitation from a company registered in Turkmenistan, with pre-approval from the Foreign Ministry.
2. **Travel to Turkmenistan** — Arrive at an international airport or land border checkpoint.
3. **Apply for Visa on Arrival** — Present the letter of invitation, passport, photo, and completed form to immigration for a 10-day visa.
4. **Pay applicable fee** — The visa fee is paid upon arrival (amount not specified in source).
5. **Receive visa** — Visa issued on arrival; you may extend stay an additional 10 days if needed.

## Documents checklist

- **Letter of Invitation from a registered Turkmen company** (Supporting): Must be issued by a company registered in Turkmenistan with prior approval from the Foreign Ministry.
- **Passport (valid for at least 6 months)** (Identity): Valid passport required.
- **Passport-size photograph** (Identity): Recent passport-sized photo.
- **Visa application form** (Identity): Completed application form for visa on arrival.

## Good to know

- Visa on arrival requires a prior letter of invitation approved by the Turkmen Foreign Ministry.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Letter of invitation not pre-approved or from an unregistered company** — Ensure the inviting company is registered in Turkmenistan and has obtained prior approval from the Foreign Ministry.

## FAQs

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

Citizens of Iran need a visa for Turkmenistan and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre. Visa type: Visa on Arrival (Letter of Invitation Required).

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

Up to 10 days.

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

Letter of Invitation from a registered Turkmen company; Passport (valid for at least 6 months); Passport-size photograph; Visa application form.

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