For Turkmen citizens planning a trip to Uzbekistan, obtaining a visa is a necessary step, with tourist and business options being the most common, though several other specialized types are available. Visitors can typically expect a maximum stay of 30 days on a tourist visa, with application fees generally around $30 USD. Given the close proximity and shared history, many travelers opt for overland travel, making currency exchange for Uzbek Som a practical consideration, especially outside major cities. Remember that Uzbekistan observes UTC+5, a two-hour time difference from much of Turkmenistan, so be sure to adjust your watch upon arrival.
Special arrangement· verified 2026-05-27
Entry requirements
Health insurance
Not required
Yellow fever cert.
Not required
Visa options
TouristTourist Entry Visa (Single Entry, up to 7 days)
7d$55
TouristTourist Entry Visa (Single Entry, up to 15 days)
15d$65
TouristTourist Entry Visa (Single Entry, up to 30 days)
30d$75
TouristTourist Entry Visa (Single Entry, up to 3 months)
90d$95
TouristTourist Entry Visa (Single Entry, up to 6 months)
180d$135
TouristTourist Entry Visa (Single Entry, up to 1 year)
365d$175
TouristTourist Entry Visa (Multiple Entry, up to 1 month)
30d$75multiple-entry
TouristTourist Entry Visa (Multiple Entry, up to 6 months)
180d$165multiple-entry
TouristTourist Entry Visa (Multiple Entry, up to 1 year)
365d$265multiple-entry
TouristGroup Tourist Entry Visa (Single Entry, up to 15 days)
15d$30
TouristGroup Tourist Entry Visa (Single Entry, up to 30 days)
30d$40
TouristVisa-Free Entry (Tourism, 30 days – selected nationalities)
OtherVisa-Free Entry for Russian Federation Citizens
$0multiple-entry
OtherVisa-Free Entry for Ukraine Citizens
$0multiple-entry
OtherVisa-Free Entry for Tajikistan Citizens (up to 30 days)
30d$0multiple-entry
OtherVisa-Free Entry for Kyrgyz Republic Citizens (up to 60 days)
60d$0multiple-entry
OtherVisa-Free Entry for Bahrain Citizens (up to 10 days)
10d$0
OtherVisa-Free Entry for Qatar Citizens (up to 10 days)
10d$0
OtherVisa-Free Entry for Kuwait Citizens (up to 10 days)
10d$0
OtherVisa-Free Entry for Oman Citizens (up to 10 days)
10d$0
OtherVisa-Free Entry for China Citizens (up to 10 days)
10d$0
TouristVisa-Free Entry for China Citizens (as part of tourist groups, up to 30 days)
30d$0
TouristVisa-Free Regime for U.S. Citizens Over 55 (Tourism, 30 days)
30d$0
TouristVisa-Free Regime for Vietnam Citizens Over 55 (Tourism, 30 days)
30d$0
TransitVisa-Free Transit for Albania Citizens (up to 5 days)
5d$0valid 5d
TransitVisa-Free Transit for Algeria Citizens (up to 5 days)
5d$0valid 5d
TransitVisa-Free Transit for Antigua and Barbuda Citizens (up to 5 days)
5d$0valid 5d
TransitVisa-Free Transit for India Citizens (up to 5 days)
5d$0valid 5d
TransitVisa-Free Transit for Colombia Citizens (up to 5 days)
5d$0valid 5d
TransitVisa-Free Transit for United States Citizens (up to 5 days)
5d$0valid 5d
TransitVisa-Free Transit for Sri Lanka Citizens (up to 5 days)
5d$0valid 5d
TransitVisa-Free Transit for Ecuador Citizens (up to 5 days)
5d$0valid 5d
TransitVisa-Free Transit for Equatorial Guinea Citizens (up to 5 days)
5d$0valid 5d
TransitVisa-Free Transit for South Africa Citizens (up to 5 days)
5d$0valid 5d
TransitVisa-Free Transit for Jamaica Citizens (up to 5 days)
5d$0valid 5d
Visa-free for Uzbekistan-Turkmenistan Free Trade Zone since 28 Feb 2024. Regional visa-free access for up to 3 days. 5-day visa-free transit at airports with onward ticket.