Japan passport → Turkmenistan
Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Turkmenistan?
Japanese passport holders need a visa for Turkmenistan, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
What this means for your trip
- Book an appointment with the embassy, consulate or its visa centre early. Waits can be long in peak season.
- Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, ITR, employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
- If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.
Turkmenistan at a glance
- Capital
- Ashgabat
- Currency
- Turkmenistan manat (TMT)
- Languages
- Russian, Turkmen
- Calling code
- +993
- Region
- Central Asia
Turkmenistan for other passports
- JapanVisa required
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 Japanese passport holders
KazakhstanVisa-free30 days
KyrgyzstanVisa-free30 days
TajikistanVisa-free30 days
UzbekistanVisa-free30 days
Common questions
Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Turkmenistan?
Japanese passport holders need a visa for Turkmenistan, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
How long can Japanese citizens stay in Turkmenistan?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Japanese citizens get a visa on arrival in Turkmenistan?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Japanese citizens visit without a visa?
161 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Japan passport ranks #3 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Japanese citizens (edited 12 Sept 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Turkmenistan before you travel.