South Africa passport → Turkmenistan

Do South African citizens need a visa for Turkmenistan?

Visa required in advance

South African 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

South AfricaVisa 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 South African passport holders

KazakhstanVisa-free
KyrgyzstanVisa on arrival60 days
TajikistanVisa on arrival60 days
UzbekistanVisa required

Common questions

Do South African citizens need a visa for Turkmenistan?

How long can South African citizens stay in Turkmenistan?

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

Can South African citizens get a visa on arrival in Turkmenistan?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can South African citizens visit without a visa?

93 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The South Africa passport ranks #47 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.