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TurkmenistanVisit & tourismLast checked October 17, 2026

Tourist visa with Letter of Invitation from the State Migration Service

Every visit to Turkmenistan needs a Letter of Invitation (LOI) certified by the State Migration Service of Turkmenistan. Tourists get it through a Turkmen travel agency; other visitors get it through the person or company they are visiting. With the LOI you can get the visa at a Turkmen embassy, or on arrival at Ashgabat International Airport for an extra USD 50. The LOI is valid for 3 months from certification.

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Life in Turkmenistan

Money

2

Currency

Turkmenistani Manat

TMT

Turkmenistani Manat

Tax

Flat 10%

Income tax (national)

VAT 15%

Official rates, 2024 (latest confirmed) · headline only

Living

1

Happiness

5.5

#2 of 3 countries

World Happiness Report 2021

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Who it’s for

Tourists (usually travelling with a licensed Turkmen travel agency) and private visitors.

Eligibility

  • Letter of Invitation

    Get a Letter of Invitation certified by Turkmenistan's State Migration Service; it stays valid for 3 months from certification.

    • Tourists not visiting anyone must get the LOI through a tourist agency
    Official wording

    Must be certified by the State Migration Service of Turkmenistan and is valid for 3 months from the date of certification. Tourists not visiting anyone must obtain the LOI through a tourist agency.

  • Passport

    Show a valid, signed passport that is valid for at least 6 months from your departure date.

    Official wording

    Valid and signed, valid for at least 6 months from the date of departure.

  • Visa on arrivalVisa on arrival

    You can get a visa on arrival at Ashgabat International Airport with a valid passport and the certified LOI.

    • Bring the original or a copy of the certified LOI
    Official wording

    Possible at Ashgabat International Airport with a valid passport and the original or a copy of the certified LOI.

A sneak peek at what's inside

  • Document checklistLetter of Invitation certified by the State Migration Service
  • FeesSingle entry up to 10 days
  • Steps to applyBook with a Turkmen travel agency (or ask your host) to request the LOI from the

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