Mauritania passport → Turkmenistan

Do Mauritanian citizens need a visa for Turkmenistan?

Visa required in advance

Mauritanian passport holders need a visa for Turkmenistan, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.

What this means for your trip

Start early. Some countries take the whole application online; others need a visa-centre appointment for fingerprints, and waits can be long in peak season.
Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, tax returns, an employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.

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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

MauritaniaVisa 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 Mauritanian passport holders

KazakhstaneVisa
KyrgyzstaneVisa
TajikistaneVisa
UzbekistanVisa required

Common questions

Do Mauritanian citizens need a visa for Turkmenistan?

How long can Mauritanian citizens stay in Turkmenistan?

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

Can Mauritanian citizens get a visa on arrival in Turkmenistan?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can Mauritanian citizens visit without a visa?

52 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Mauritania passport ranks #74 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.