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๐ต๐ฐ Does a Pakistani need a visa for Turkmenistan ๐น๐ฒ?
Yes. Pakistani passport holders need a visa for Turkmenistan, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Turkmenistan before travelling.
Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Pakistani citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Turkmenistan or its official government website before you travel.
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 Pakistan
If you live in Pakistan, 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, Islamabad
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 ยท Currency: Turkmenistan manat (TMT, m) ยท Official languages: Russian, Turkmen ยท 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 (C); for type D, G, M plugs bring a travel adapter for Turkmenistan's sockets (B, C, F). Mains voltage differs (Turkmenistan: 220 V; Pakistan: 230 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100โ240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.
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Easier destinations near Turkmenistan for Pakistani passport holders
- ๐ฐ๐ฌ Kyrgyzstan โ e-Visa
- ๐น๐ฏ Tajikistan โ e-Visa
- ๐ฐ๐ญ Cambodia โ Visa on arrival
- ๐ฒ๐ป Maldives โ Visa on arrival
- ๐ณ๐ต Nepal โ Visa on arrival
- ๐ฑ๐ฐ Sri Lanka โ Visa on arrival
- ๐น๐ฑ Timor-Leste โ Visa on arrival
The other way round
๐น๐ฒ Turkmen passport holders visiting Pakistan: Turkmen passport holders need a visa for Pakistan, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.
The Pakistani passport at a glance
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Questions
Do Pakistani citizens need a visa for Turkmenistan?
Pakistani passport holders need a visa for Turkmenistan, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Turkmenistan before travelling.
Does a Turkmen need a visa for Pakistan?
Turkmen passport holders need a visa for Pakistan, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.