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You need a visa for Turkmenistan if you have an Iraqi passport

These visas exist for Turkmenistan, but they cannot be applied for online with Iraqi nationality. Tell us about your trip and we will come back with the options and a price.

Travelling to Turkmenistan Visa required

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Iraqi citizens need a visa for Turkmenistan. It is not available online — the application goes through an embassy or consulate.

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What Turkmenistan may ask for

Not every traveller is asked for all of these. A valid passport is checked every time; the rest is a spot check at the border, and some items belong to a visa application rather than the crossing itself.

  • Passport valid 6+ months with 2 blank pages
  • Letter of Invitation from registered Turkmen travel agency
  • Confirmed flight tickets and detailed travel itinerary
  • Pre-booked accommodation through authorized agency
  • Two passport photos 3.5x4.5cm with white background
  • Proof of sufficient funds for the duration of stay

Entry requirements for Iraqi travellers

These rules apply specifically to Iraqi passport holders entering Turkmenistan as tourists. Each one links to the official source where available.

  • Required

    Travelers require a passport valid for at least 6 months after the traveler exits Turkmenistan

    Travelers need a valid passport to enter Turkmenistan. The traveler's passport must remain valid for at least 6 months after the traveler departs from Turkmenistan.

    Migration Service of Turkmenistan Last checked 2026-08-06
  • Required

    Mandatory COVID-19 test on arrival

    Travelers must take a COVID-19 test on arrival at their own expense.

    Embassy of Turkmenistan in Belgium Last checked 2026-08-06
  • Not required

    Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Turkmenistan

    Travelers don’t need proof of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to Turkmenistan.

    Last checked 2026-08-06
  • Not required

    Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required

    Travelers don’t need a pre-departure COVID-19 test before traveling to Turkmenistan.

    Last checked 2026-08-06
  • May be required

    Transit visa may be required

    International travelers don’t need a visa to transit through Turkmenistan if travelers stay within the airport’s international departure area of Ashgabat International Airport. Visit the government site to check the permitted length of stay and other entry requirements.

    Last checked 2026-08-06

A look at Turkmenistan

  • The white marble buildings of Ashgabat city center with golden domes gleaming in the sunlight
    Ashgabat — Turkmenistan's gleaming white marble capital city
  • Modern government buildings along the central boulevard in Ashgabat with traditional Turkmen architectural elements
    Ashgabat's government district — center of business and diplomacy
  • Ancient ruins of Merv archaeological site with crumbling fortress walls against a blue desert sky
    Ancient Merv — UNESCO World Heritage site on the Silk Road
  • The flaming Darvaza Gas Crater at dusk with orange flames illuminating the desert darkness
    Darvaza Gas Crater — the famous Gates of Hell burning since 1971

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