China passport → Turkmenistan

Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Turkmenistan?

eVisa (apply online)

Chinese 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

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 Chinese passport holders

KazakhstanVisa-free30 days
KyrgyzstanVisa-free21 days
TajikistanVisa-free14 days
UzbekistanVisa-free30 days

Common questions

Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Turkmenistan?

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

How long can Chinese citizens stay in Turkmenistan?

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

Can Chinese citizens get a visa on arrival in Turkmenistan?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can Chinese citizens visit without a visa?

84 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The China passport ranks #51 of 94 (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.