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You need a visa for Turkmenistan if you have a Sahrawi passport

These visas exist for Turkmenistan, but they cannot be applied for online with Sahrawi 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. Sahrawi 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

  • 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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Where else Sahrawi citizens can apply online

See every country a Sahrawi passport can enter — visa-free, on arrival or with an eVisa.