Consulate information
| Address: |
2207 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20008 |
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| Phone: | (202) 588-1500 | Website |
Important Facts
RECONSIDER TRAVEL TO TURKMENISTAN.
- COVID-19 REGULATIONS (Subject to change). Travelers must have a negative Covid-19 RT-PCR test result issued at most 72 hours before departure from the first embarkation point. They have to complete the “Public Health Passenger Locator Form.” Travelers are subject to a Covid-19 PCR test upon arrival and quarantine for 21 days.
- Passport must have at least six (6) months validity beyond the completion of a trip and at least one (1) blank visa page.
- VISA ON ARRIVAL can be obtained at the port of entry in Ashgabat. Must provide a valid passport and an original/photocopy of the valid letter of invitation certified by the State Migration Service of Turkmenistan.
- For more information and questions contact the GC Visa office.
| Visa Application Requirements | US | NON-US |
|---|---|---|
| Valid passport | ✔ | ✔ |
| Completed and signed application form The application must be typewritten. Not handwritten. | ✔ | ✔ |
| Passport size photos - one (1) photo White background and should be free of shadows, in color and clear, without glasses. Applicants must directly face camera w/ a neutral expression and clearly visible eyes. | ✔ | ✔ |
| Copy of valid passport's vital information page | ✔ | ✔ |
| *Notarized invitation letter | ✔ | ✔ |
| Letter of support (Business visa only) The GC Visa office will provide | ✔ | ✔ |
| Copy of driver's license | ✔ | ✔ |
| Proof of valid legal residency in the US (copy only) Be ready to show the original when applying in person. | ✔ | |
| Tourist agency travel confirmation (Tourist visa) | ✔ | ✔ |
* Letter of invitation, either for Tourist or Business purposes, must be certified by the Ministry of Foreign affairs in Ashgabat.
Forms and Links
Processing Time
| Processing time | Service type | |
|---|---|---|
| 7- 10 business days | Regular |
Fee per Visa
Payment Method: Money Order,
| Type of Visa | Fee per Visa | Type of entry | Term of visa |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist/Business | 55.00 | Single | 1 month |
| Tourist/Business | 75.00 | Multiple | 1 month |
| Tourist/Business (Expedited) | 95.00 | Single | 1 month |
| Tourist/Business (Expedited) | 135.00 | Multiple | 1 month |
Additional Notes
- Allow (2) two extra days for GC Visa Office to process your application.
- For Long Term/Work Visa and Children under 18, Contact GC Visa Office.
- Please note that Embassies/Country Representative Offices change the requirements on a regular basis without notifying us.
- There is a GC surcharge for our services.
Last updated: May 16, 2022