Data verified
Bangladesh passport holders: Single entry for Turkmenistan. Fee: USD 20–150 (~USD 20–150). Processing: LOI approval: several weeks (sponsor-dependent, highly variable); visa issuance once LOI is approved: ~10 calendar days standard via embassy, 3-day expedited service at double fee, or stamped on arrival at Ashgabat airport.…. Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
Visa required — still one of the hardest visas globally as of Aug 2026. Letter of Invitation (LOI) approved by the State Migration Service remains MANDATORY (reconfirmed via UK FCDO, updated June 2026, and VisaHQ — no e-visa system is live yet). Official Turkmenistan MFA consular tariff for single-entry visas: USD 20 (up to 10 days), USD 30 (up to 20 days), USD 40 (up to 1 month), +USD 30 per additional month; multiple-entry USD 60-100+. This is separate from the LOI fee (~USD 100-150, paid to a licensed Turkmen tour operator, not the government). Visa can be collected via embassy or, once the LOI is approved, stamped on arrival at Ashgabat airport (+USD 50 fee).
Visa types: Tourist Visa (mandatory LOI + sticker, via embassy or airport-on-arrival with pre-approved LOI); Business Visa; Student Visa; Work Visa; Transit; Diplomatic/Official. Mandatory licensed guide for tourists.
Fees & funds
Stay & validity
Validity: 90 days from issue. Max Stay: 7-10 days (Tourist single typical).
Extension possibleConditional
Overstay penalty: Per-day fine + possible re-entry ban — verify with destination immigration authority
How to apply
Requirements
Passport & photo
Required documents: Valid passport (6+ months); Visa application form; 2 recent photos (35x45mm); Letter of Invitation (LOI) approved by Turkmen Migration Service (mandatory, via licensed tour operator, USD 100-150 LOI fee); Hotel booking via licensed Turkmen tour operator (no independent accommodation); Return ticket; Bank statement; Travel insurance; Mandatory daily itinerary with licensed guide; Allow 4-8 weeks processing.
Visa types (2)
Visa required. One of the hardest visas globally. Apply at Turkmen Embassy New Delhi with Letter of Invitation (LOI) approved by Migration Service. Tourist visa: USD 55 + LOI fee (~USD 100 via tour operator). Allow 4-8 weeks. Mandatory licensed guide.
Turkmenistan Business Visa. MOST RESTRICTIVE Central Asian destination. LOI (Letter of Invitation) from Turkmen Ministry of Foreign Affairs MANDATORY before visa application — applicant cannot apply without pre-approved LOI.
Common rejection reasons
Common BD rejections (very high): (1) One of the hardest visas globally; (2) Letter of Invitation (LOI) approved by State Migration Service MANDATORY (via licensed tour operator only); (3) LOI fee ~USD 100 separate from visa USD 55; (4) Mandatory licensed Turkmen guide for entire stay; (5) Hotel must be licensed Turkmen operator (no independent accommodation); (6) Allow 4-8 weeks processing; (7) Even valid LOI sometimes refused without reason.
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