France passport → Turkmenistan

Do French citizens need a visa for Turkmenistan?

eVisa (apply online)

French passport holders need an eVisa for Turkmenistan. You apply and pay online before you travel.

Heads-up: some sources list this route as visa required.

What this means for your trip

Apply through the official channel (the government portal, or the airline or agent it names) and keep a printed copy of the approval.
Processing usually takes a few working days; apply at least two weeks ahead.
Check that the eVisa type matches your purpose of travel.

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Turkmenistan at a glance

Capital: Ashgabat
Currency: Turkmenistan manat (TMT)
Languages: Russian, Turkmen
Calling code: +993
Region: Central Asia

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Turkmenistan for other passports

FranceeVisa
IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa required
United KingdomVisa required
United Arab EmiratesVisa required
ChinaeVisa
SingaporeVisa required
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required

Nearby in Central Asia for French passport holders

KazakhstanVisa-free30 days
KyrgyzstanVisa-free60 days
TajikistanVisa-free30 days
UzbekistanVisa-free30 days

Common questions

Do French citizens need a visa for Turkmenistan?

French passport holders need an eVisa for Turkmenistan. You apply and pay online before you travel.

How long can French citizens stay in Turkmenistan?

The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.

Can French citizens get a visa on arrival in Turkmenistan?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can French citizens visit without a visa?

157 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The France passport ranks #7 of 93 (passports with equal scores share a rank).

Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.