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title: Turkmenistan visa for citizens of Japan
description: "Citizens of Japan need a visa for Turkmenistan and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre. Stay up to 10 days. Fee: $25. Processing: 3–7 days. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Turkmenistan visa for citizens of Japan

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

*Verified · last checked 2026-08-16. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Embassy / VFS · Tourist visa (up to 10 days)
- **How to apply:** In-person at an embassy or visa center
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 10 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Processing time:** 3–7 days
- **Government fee:** $25
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Appointment:** Required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required

## How to apply

1. **Obtain a Letter of Invitation (LOI)** — Contact a Turkmen travel agency or host to get an official visa support letter.
2. **Prepare required documents** — Gather passport, photos, application form, LOI, flight and hotel bookings.
3. **Submit application at the embassy** — Visit the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Tokyo (or nearest embassy) in person by appointment.
4. **Pay visa fee** — Pay the discounted fee of 25 USD (or equivalent in local currency) for a 10-day tourist visa.
5. **Wait for processing** — Processing takes 3 to 7 days.
6. **Collect visa** — Return to the embassy to collect your passport with visa sticker.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport (with at least 6 months validity)** (Identity)
- **Completed visa application form** (Identity)
- **Passport-sized photographs (2)** (Identity): Typically 35x45mm, white background
- **Invitation letter from Turkmenistan (LOI/Visa Support)** (Supporting): Obtained through a Turkmen travel agency or host
- **Flight itinerary (round trip)** (Travel)
- **Hotel reservation or accommodation proof** (Travel)
- **Travel insurance (covering medical expenses)** (Travel, optional): Recommended but not always mandatory
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial, optional): Bank statement or cash
- **Copy of passport data page** (Identity)

## Proof of funds

- Bank statement

Proof of sufficient funds may be requested but no specific amount is stated.

## Good to know

- Visa must be used within the validity period; overstay is strictly penalized.
- The discounted 25 USD fee applies only to Japanese citizens for a single-entry 10-day tourist visa.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Missing or invalid Letter of Invitation** — Ensure LOI is obtained from a registered Turkmen travel agency or host.
- **Incomplete application form or incorrect photos** — Double-check all fields and photo specifications before submission.
- **Insufficient passport validity** — Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond intended stay.

## FAQs

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

Citizens of Japan need a visa for Turkmenistan and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre. Visa type: Tourist visa (up to 10 days).

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

Up to 10 days.

### How much does the Turkmenistan visa cost for citizens of Japan?

Government fee: $25.

### How long does Turkmenistan visa processing take?

Typically 3–7 days.

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

Valid passport (with at least 6 months validity); Completed visa application form; Passport-sized photographs (2); Invitation letter from Turkmenistan (LOI/Visa Support); Flight itinerary (round trip); Hotel reservation or accommodation proof; and 3 more.

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

At least 6 months.

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