Destination guide

Turkmenistan visa requirements

For Japan passport holders

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Entry requirements

Visa required

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Do I need a visa to visit Turkmenistan with a Japan passport?

Visa required

Key entry notes

  • For Japanese citizens coming to Turkmenistan for tourism purposes, a discounted rate has been established for issuing a one-time visa for up to 10 days.
  • For Japanese tourists 10 days visa fee is 25 USD.
  • Visa will be issued during 3 to 7 days by Embassy of Turkmenistan in Tokyo, depending on number of applications.
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  • 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.

Data refreshed 06 Sep 2026

At a glance

Travel basics

Region
Central Asia
Capital
Ashgabat
Languages
Turkmen, Russian
Currency
TMT
Time zones
UTC+05:00
Area
488,100 km2
Population
4,751,120
Gini index
40.8