Turkmenistan Visa for British Citizens
Turkmenistan Invitation Letter for British Citizens
To get a Letter of Invitation to Turkmenistan for British Citizens (LOI), please do the following:
- Email us a good quality scan of your passport
- Email us a good quality of your photo
- Email us a Covid-19 vaccination certificate
- Email us a chosen tour package
Turkmenistan is the only country where we are requiring to buy a tour package to get our visa support services (invitation letter is included within the tour package).
Turkmenistan visa regulations for British citizens
All leisure travelers visiting Turkmenistan must obtain a tourist or transit visa. Tourist visas are issued based on an approved Visa Support Letter, also known as a Letter of Invitation (LOI).
The processing time for an LOI typically takes 10-15 business days. No need to wait for mail delivery! Once your LOI is approved, we will send a scanned copy via email. All you need is internet access and a printer to bring a printed copy with you to the Turkmen border.
In addition to the Letter of Invitation (LOI), travelers to Turkmenistan are automatically required to have an Entry Travel Pass and country registration.
At STANTOURS, we handle these requirements for you seamlessly. If you book a tour with us - we will provide these services automatically.
To ensure a smooth visa application process, we highly recommend submitting your LOI request at least 8 weeks in advance, but no later than 4 weeks prior to your arrival in Turkmenistan. This allows us enough time to finalize your itinerary, site visits, transportation, and accommodation arrangements. If we do not receive your details within this timeframe, we will be unable to issue your LOI.
Let us take care of the paperwork so you can enjoy a hassle-free journey in Turkmenistan!
Where to apply for a Turkmenistan visa for British citizens
With an approved Letter of Invitation (LOI), you can apply for your Turkmenistan visa at any Turkmen embassy or consulate abroad. Alternatively, you can obtain your visa on arrival at the following entry points:
Land Borders:
- Gaudan (Bajgiran/Mashhad, Iran)
- Serags (Sarakhs, Iran)
- Farab (Bukhara, Uzbekistan)
- Shavat (Khiva, Uzbekistan)
- Khojeyli (Nukus, Uzbekistan)
Seaport:
Turkmenbashi Harbor (for ferry arrivals from Baku)
Airport:
Ashgabat International Airport (visa on arrival available)
Important Update: The Garabogaz border post (Temirbaba, Kazakhstan) is temporarily closed. The only way to enter Turkmenistan from Kazakhstan is via a flight from Almaty to Ashgabat, operating three times a week.
Transit visa for British citizens
Transit visas can only be obtained directly from Turkmen embassies abroad. Please contact the respective embassy for visa fees, processing times, and specific requirements.
Turkmen embassies around the world
Turkmen embassies are located in Armenia, Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Austria, Belgium, Belarus, Germany, Georgia, France, China, India, Iran, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Korea, Kyrgyzstan, Malaysia, Pakistan, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Ukraine, United States, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Turkey.
For the latest visa regulations and updates, please visit the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. We also recommend contacting the embassy in advance, as visa fees, processing times, and requirements may vary.
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