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Open the official source Turkmenistan passport to Turkey
Turkmen passport holders traveling to Türkiye
Turkmen ordinary passport holders need a visa for Türkiye, while official passport classes are exempt for stays of up to 30 days under the current Türkiye foreign ministry guidance.
Likely path Outcome depends on passport type
How you file Embassy or consulate
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Updated Mar 9, 2026, 10:31 PM
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Passport rules
Diplomatic passportOfficial passportService passportSpecial passport
- Outcome
- Visa-free
- Channel
- No advance filing
- Stay limit
- Up to 30 days
- Passport buffer
- 60 extra days
- The Türkiye MFA page says Turkmen official passport classes are exempt from visa for stays of up to 30 days.
Ordinary passport
- Outcome
- Visa required
- Channel
- Embassy or consulate
- Passport buffer
- 60 extra days
- The Türkiye MFA page says Turkmen ordinary passport holders require a visa before travel.
Before you go
Passport split
Turkmen official passport classes are listed as visa-exempt for stays of up to 30 days, while ordinary passports require a visa before travel.
How to file
For visa-required Turkmen ordinary passports, use the Turkish mission route before departure.
Passport validity
Türkiye says travelers should carry a passport valid for at least 60 days beyond the permitted stay, and the MFA also advises having a travel document valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival.