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title: Turkmenistan visa for citizens of South Korea
description: Citizens of South Korea 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 South Korea

Citizens of South Korea 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 (10 days, with Letter of Invitation)
- **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:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required

## How to apply

1. **Obtain Letter of Invitation and prior approval** — Contact a registered Turkmenistan company to issue a letter of invitation and obtain prior approval from the Foreign Ministry.
2. **Prepare travel documents** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months and have a return/onward ticket.
3. **Travel to Turkmenistan border checkpoint** — Proceed to an international airport or land border that offers visa on arrival.
4. **Present documents at immigration counter** — Submit passport, letter of invitation, prior approval, and photos to immigration officer.
5. **Pay visa fee and receive visa** — Pay the visa fee (typically around USD 35-50) and receive a 10-day visa stamped in passport.
6. **Enter Turkmenistan** — Visa valid for 10 days from date of issue; can be extended by 10 days with application.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport (at least 6 months validity)** (Identity): Must have at least 6 months remaining validity.
- **Letter of Invitation from a Turkmenistan company** (Supporting): Issued by a company registered in Turkmenistan and pre-approved by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
- **Prior approval from Foreign Ministry** (Supporting): Must be obtained before travel by the inviting company.
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of departure from Turkmenistan within 10 days.
- **Passport-size photographs** (Identity): Usually 2 recent photos for visa on arrival.
- **Visa application form (on arrival)** (Identity): Completed at the border checkpoint.

## Proof of funds


Visa fee must be paid in cash (USD or local currency) upon arrival.

## Good to know

- Visa on arrival is only available if you hold a letter of invitation from a registered Turkmenistan company and prior approval from the Foreign Ministry. No spontaneous visa on arrival without invitation.
- The visa is valid for a maximum of 10 days; extension for additional 10 days is possible but requires application.
- Overstaying may result in fines and difficulties with future travel to Turkmenistan.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Missing or invalid Letter of Invitation** — Ensure your letter of invitation is from a company registered in Turkmenistan and has been pre-approved by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
- **Insufficient passport validity** — Passport must have at least 6 months validity from date of entry.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of South Korea need a visa for Turkmenistan?

Citizens of South Korea need a visa for Turkmenistan and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre. Visa type: Visa on Arrival (10 days, with Letter of Invitation).

### How long can citizens of South Korea stay in Turkmenistan?

Up to 10 days.

### What documents do citizens of South Korea need for Turkmenistan?

Valid passport (at least 6 months validity); Letter of Invitation from a Turkmenistan company; Prior approval from Foreign Ministry; Return or onward ticket; Passport-size photographs; Visa application form (on arrival).

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

At least 6 months.

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