Visa Requirements
Do Congolese citizens need a visa for Turkmenistan?
Official Requirement
Visa required
for Congo (Democratic Republic) citizens travelling to Turkmenistan
All visitors to Turkmenistan require a visa, which must be supported by a letter of invitation. For tourism, travel agencies registered in Turkmenistan can provide the invitation letter; for business, it must come from a relevant government ministry or company. Visas can be obtained at Ashgabat International Airport and some land borders upon arrival with pre-arranged approval, or from a Turkmenistan embassy abroad.
Last checked 5 months ago (19 April 2026)
We are not a government authority. Requirements change without notice. Always verify with the official consulate link before travel.
Embassy Application Only
Turkmenistan does not offer online visa applications. You'll need to apply in person at the nearest Turkmenistan embassy or consulate. Contact the diplomatic mission for the current document checklist and appointment availability.
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At a glance
Key facts for Congolese citizens visiting Turkmenistan
- Requirement
- Visa required
- Official source
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Step by step
How Congolese citizens enter Turkmenistan
Check your passport is valid for the whole trip. Many countries also want it valid for a period beyond your departure date, so confirm the exact rule on the official page below.
Book an appointment at a Turkmenistan embassy or consulate. There is no online pathway for this route, so the appointment is the application.
Carry proof of onward or return travel and of where you are staying. Border officers ask for both, and an airline can refuse boarding without them.
Check the requirement again close to your departure date. This route was last checked on 19 April 2026, and rules change without notice.
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Questions
What Congolese citizens ask about entering Turkmenistan
Yes. Congolese citizens need a visa arranged before travelling to Turkmenistan. This was last checked on 19 April 2026.
Start from the destination government page linked on this page. Yoogo does not process applications and takes no fee for them.
A passport valid for the trip, proof of onward or return travel, and proof of where you are staying. Officers can ask for evidence that you can support yourself for the visit. Entry is always the officer's decision, whatever the paperwork says.
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Changes to this route
No changes recorded since the first check on 19 April 2026.
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