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🇦🇪 Does an Emirati 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

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

More about entering Turkmenistan →

Your embassy in Turkmenistan

If your passport is lost or stolen, or you need help in an emergency in Turkmenistan, contact the embassy of the United Arab Emirates:

• Embassy of the United Arab Emirates, Ashgabat · mofaic.gov.ae

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

Easier destinations near Turkmenistan for Emirati passport holders

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

The other way round

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

The Emirati passport at a glance

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