→ Syria visa for Turkmenistani citizens
Navigating travel from Syria to Turkmenistan requires a visa, and you'll find that for a typical tourist stay, the visa fee is approximately $50 USD, with options for tourist, business, transit, and work visas to suit your purpose for up to 30 days. Given the direct flight options are limited, many travelers connect through Istanbul, a journey that can take upwards of 8-10 hours depending on layovers. It's also worth noting that Turkmenistan operates on a GMT+5 time zone, a 2-hour difference from Damascus, and while Russian is widely understood by older generations and in official capacities, learning a few basic Turkmen phrases for greetings will be greatly appreciated.
Entry requirements
- Passport validity
- 3+ months
Visa options
Visa required by law but may be obtained on arrival, valid 15 days per IATA.