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🇹🇭 Does a Thai 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.

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

Your plugs fit: every plug type used in Thailand (A, B, C, F) works with sockets in Turkmenistan.

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Easier destinations near Turkmenistan for Thai passport holders

• 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan — Visa-free 30 days
• 🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan — Visa-free 60 days
• 🇹🇯 Tajikistan — Visa-free 30 days
• 🇺🇿 Uzbekistan — e-Visa

The other way round

🇹🇲 Turkmen passport holders visiting Thailand: Turkmen passport holders need a visa for Thailand, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Thailand before travelling.

The Thai passport at a glance

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