→ South Korea visa for Turkmenistani citizens
Embarking on your journey from South Korea to Turkmenistan necessitates a visa, with options ranging from tourist and business to transit and work visas, each with specific application processes to consider. While the visa processing typically takes around 10-15 business days, factoring in the time difference of 5 hours and the potential need for Russian language familiarity in certain regions will smooth your transition. Flights often route through major hubs like Istanbul or Moscow, making a layover a common experience when covering the considerable distance between Seoul and Ashgabat. Remember that Turkmenistan's currency is the manat, so be prepared for exchange considerations upon arrival.
Visa required· verified 2026-05-27
Entry requirements
- Health insurance
- Not required
- Yellow fever cert.
- Required
Visa options
TouristB-1 Visa Exempted – Short-term Visit
90d$0
TransitB-2 Tourist/Transit Visa – Jeju/Transit Program
30d
WorkC-1 Temporary News Coverage Visa
Apply OtherSingle-entry Visa (General Category)
90dvalid 3mo
OtherDouble-entry Visa (General Category)
30ddouble-entryvalid 6mo
OtherMultiple-entry Visa (General Category – 1 year)
90dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
OtherMultiple-entry Visa (General Category – 3 years)
90dmultiple-entryvalid 3y
OtherMultiple-entry Visa (General Category – 5 years)
90dmultiple-entryvalid 5y
Digital NomadDigital Nomad / Remote Work Visa
RetirementRetirement‑specific Long‑stay Visa
InvestorInvestor / Golden‑type Residence via D‑8 Corporate Investment
365dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
Apply OtherCountry‑specific Talent / Gold‑card style Program
TouristShort-term General Tourism (C-3-1)
90dvalid 3mo
TouristGroup Tour (C-3-2)
90dvalid 3mo
MedicalMedical Tourism (C-3-3)
90dvalid 3mo
BusinessGeneral Commercial (C-3-4)
90dvalid 3mo
BusinessAgreement Short-term Commercial (C-3-5)
90dvalid 3mo
BusinessShort-term Commercial (C-3-6)
90dvalid 3mo
FamilyCompatriot Visit (C-3-8)
90dvalid 3mo
TouristGeneral Tourism (C-3-9)
90dvalid 3mo
Working HolidayTourism and Employment (H-1)
90dvalid 3mo
WorkTemporary News Coverage (C-1)
WorkNews Coverage (D-5)
WorkReligious Activities (D-6)
FamilyCompatriot Spouse, etc. (F-1-9)
multiple-entry
FamilyStudent Parent (F-1-13)
multiple-entry
FamilyNational's Child (F-2-2)
multiple-entry
FamilyResident's Family (F-2-3)
multiple-entry
FamilyAccompanying (F-3-1)
multiple-entry
StudentAssociate Degree Study (D-2-1)
StudentBachelor's Degree Study (D-2-2)
StudentMaster's Degree Study (D-2-3)
StudentDoctoral Degree Study (D-2-4)
StudentResearch Study (D-2-5)
StudentExchange Student (D-2-6)
StudentUniversity Affiliated Language Training (D-4-1)
StudentForeign Language Training (D-4-7)
StudentKorean Food Training (D-4-5)
StudentPrivate Institution Training (D-4-6)
StudentElementary, Middle, High School Study (D-4-3)
WorkProfessor (E-1)
WorkForeign Language Instructor (E-2)
WorkResearch (E-3)
WorkTechnological Guidance (E-4)
WorkProfessional Employment (E-5)
WorkArts and Performance (E-6)
WorkDesignated Activities (E-7)
WorkSeasonal Worker (E-8)
WorkNon-professional Employment (E-9)
WorkCrewman (E-10)
WorkIntra-company Transferee (D-7)
InvestorCorporate Investment (D-8)
BusinessInternational Trade and Management (D-9)
WorkJob Seeker (D-10)
FamilyMarriage Migrant (F-6-1)
multiple-entry
FamilyChild Rearing (F-6-2)
multiple-entry
MedicalTreatment and Recuperation (G-1-10)
FamilyHigh-level Household Assistant (F-1-22)
multiple-entry
FamilyAdvanced Household Assistant (F-1-23)
multiple-entry
FamilyProfessional Household Assistant (F-1-24)
multiple-entry
FamilyOverseas Korean (F-4-11)
multiple-entry
FamilyOverseas Korean Direct Descendant (F-4-12)
multiple-entry
FamilyDE Series Holder (over 6 months) (F-4-13)
multiple-entry
FamilyUniversity Graduate (F-4-14)
multiple-entry
FamilyOECD Permanent Resident (F-4-15)
multiple-entry
FamilyCorporate Representative, etc. (F-4-16)
multiple-entry
FamilyEntrepreneur (100 Million Won) (F-4-17)
multiple-entry
FamilyMultinational Corporation (F-4-18)
multiple-entry
FamilyOverseas Korean Organization Representative (F-4-19)
multiple-entry
FamilyPublic Servant, etc. (F-4-20)
multiple-entry
FamilyTeacher (F-4-21)
multiple-entry
FamilyOver 60 Years Old (F-4-25)
multiple-entry
WorkWorking Visit (Family Ties) (H-2-1)
multiple-entry
WorkWorking Visit (Student) (H-2-2)
multiple-entry
WorkWorking Visit (Lottery) (H-2-5)
multiple-entry
WorkWorking Visit (Expiry) (H-2-7)
multiple-entry
InvestorPublic Project Investment Immigration
InvestorTourism and Recreation Facility Investment Immigration
InvestorGlobal Talent Visa Center
Visa-free access for 30 days to Jeju Island.