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🇨🇳 Does a Chinese need a visa for Turkmenistan 🇹🇲?

What this means for your trip

You apply at an embassy, consulate or authorised visa centre of the destination, usually with an application form, passport photos, bank statements, travel itinerary and accommodation bookings.

Processing takes days to weeks, and some embassies require an interview; start the application well before your trip.

Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.

Where to apply in China

If you live in China, visas for Turkmenistan are issued by its missions there. Many of them use an outsourced visa application centre: the mission's website says where to apply and which office covers your region.

• Embassy of Turkmenistan in Beijing

Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.

Turkmenistan at a glance

Capital: Ashgabat · Currency: Turkmenistan manat (TMT, m) · Official languages: Russian, Turkmen · Calling code: +993

U.S. State Department travel advisory for Turkmenistan: Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions (updated 21 August 2026). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.

Plugs and voltage

Some of your plugs fit (A, C); for type I plugs bring a travel adapter for Turkmenistan's sockets (B, C, F).

More about entering Turkmenistan →

Easier destinations near Turkmenistan for Chinese passport holders

• 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan — Visa-free 30 days
• 🇺🇿 Uzbekistan — Visa-free 10 days
• 🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan — e-Visa
• 🇹🇯 Tajikistan — e-Visa

The other way round

🇹🇲 Turkmen passport holders visiting China: Turkmen passport holders need a visa for China, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.

The Chinese passport at a glance

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