You need a visa for Turkmenistan if you have a Northern Mariana Islander passport
These visas exist for Turkmenistan, but they cannot be applied for online with Northern Mariana Islander nationality. Tell us about your trip and we will come back with the options and a price.

Frequently asked questions
Yes. Northern Mariana Islander 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 Northern Mariana Islander travellers
These rules apply specifically to Northern Mariana Islander 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

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
Turkmenistan visa requirements by passport
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