Visa rules by passportLast checked October 17, 2026
Do citizens of Uzbekistan need a visa for Turkmenistan?
UzbekistanTurkmenistanVisa requiredNationals of Uzbekistan need a visa for short stays in Turkmenistan.
Diaspora: about 66,605 people born in Uzbekistan live there (UN DESA 2024).
The visa route
Tourist visa with Letter of Invitation from the State Migration ServiceEvery 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.Requirements and documentsAnother passport?
Rules depend on the passport you travel on. Visas or residence elsewhere can open easier entry.
Official sources
Rules change: check the official page before you travel.
General information from official sources, not legal advice.