You need a visa for Turkmenistan if you have a North Korean passport
These visas exist for Turkmenistan, but they cannot be applied for online with North Korean nationality. Tell us about your trip and we will come back with the options and a price.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. North Korean 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
A look at Turkmenistan
Ashgabat — Turkmenistan's gleaming white marble capital city 
Ashgabat's government district — center of business and diplomacy 
Ancient Merv — UNESCO World Heritage site on the Silk Road 
Darvaza Gas Crater — the famous Gates of Hell burning since 1971
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Where else North Korean citizens can apply online
See every country a North Korean passport can enter — visa-free, on arrival or with an eVisa.