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Turkmenistan Visa Requirements for Guatemala Citizens

Visa required

Guatemala passport holders need a visa for Turkmenistan, issued by an embassy or consulate before travel.

Turkmenistan's State Migration Service says foreign citizens and stateless persons may come to and stay in Turkmenistan on the basis of a visa, unless Turkmenistan's international treaties provide otherwise.

“Daşary ýurt raýatlary, raýatlygy bolmadyk adamlar, eger Türkmenistanyň halkara şertnamalarynda başgaça bellenilmedik bolsa, Türkmenistana gelmek üçin wiza esasynda Türkmenistanyň çäklerine gelip we onda bolup bilerler.”

Source: State Migration Service of Turkmenistan — Visa ("foreign citizens enter Turkmenistan on visas unless an international treaty provides otherwise") · checked 3 Oct 2026

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Flag of TurkmenistanTurkmenistan visa options for Guatemala citizens

Ordinary visa (Adaty wiza)

Embassy
Fee
40 USD

State Migration Service fee for an ordinary visa of up to one month; USD 20 for up to 10 days, USD 30 for up to 20 days, USD 30 for each further month. Multiple-entry visas: USD 60 for up to one month, USD 40 each further month. Children under 7 pay nothing and children 7–16 pay half; urgent processing within 3 working days doubles the fee. The UK government says that for any purpose other than tourism or conference participation you need a letter of invitation applied for on your behalf by a sponsoring organisation, and with it you can apply at your nearest Embassy of Turkmenistan or on arrival; Canada's travel advice says a letter of invitation must be presented in support of a visa application.

What the Turkmenistan visa rules mean for Guatemala travellers

Guatemala citizens need a visa issued in advance by an embassy or consulate of Turkmenistan. Start the application several weeks before departure: you will typically need a passport valid for six months with blank pages, a completed application form, passport photos, a travel itinerary, proof of accommodation and of sufficient funds, and sometimes an invitation letter or bank statements.

The main option is the Ordinary visa (Adaty wiza), which costs 40 USD.

Documents to prepare

Whatever your visa status, Turkmenistan applies the same entry conditions to every traveller:

  • Passport validity: The UK Foreign Office says your passport must be valid for at least 6 months after the date you plan to leave Turkmenistan; Canada's travel advice says at least 6 months beyond the date on your letter of invitation.
  • Travel insurance: No official source we could read states a travel-insurance requirement for Turkmenistan. The UK Foreign Office advises making sure you have adequate travel health insurance and accessible funds to cover the cost of any …
  • Return or onward ticket: No official source we could read states a general return-ticket requirement; the UK government says British nationals entering from Iran need special authorisation from the Government of Turkmenistan and confirmation of…
  • Proof of funds: No official source we could read states a proof-of-funds requirement or amount for Turkmenistan.

Turkmenistan entry rules compared

Turkmenistan does not grant visa-free entry to any passport, issues eVisas to 1 and requires an embassy visa from 197. Guatemala citizens are treated the same way as Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Bahamas, Barbados and Belize. Overall the Guatemala passport ranks #83 in the world with 79 visa-free destinations.

More travel options

Planning a longer trip in Asia? With a Guatemala passport you can also visit 8 countries in the region without a visa, including Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Türkiye, Taiwan and Uzbekistan.

In the other direction, Turkmenistan citizens need a visa to visit Guatemala.

Flag of TurkmenistanEntry requirements for Turkmenistan

Travel insurance

No official source we could read states a travel-insurance requirement for Turkmenistan. The UK Foreign Office advises making sure you have adequate travel health insurance and accessible funds to cover the cost of any medical treatment abroad and repatriation.

UK FCDO — Turkmenistan travel advice: health✓ Checked 4 Oct 2026

Return or onward ticket

No official source we could read states a general return-ticket requirement; the UK government says British nationals entering from Iran need special authorisation from the Government of Turkmenistan and confirmation of an onward flight, and that transit-visa holders must enter and leave through the border crossings specified in the letter of invitation.

UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office — Turkmenistan travel advice: entry requirements✓ Checked 22 Oct 2026

Arrival cards and declarations: Migration fee and registration

USD 10

Turkmenistan's State Migration Service says foreign citizens and stateless persons arriving in or transiting Turkmenistan pay a registration fee of USD 10 for their stay; children aged 7 to 16 pay 50% and children under 7 are exempt. The UK government says the migration fee on arrival is USD 14, and that all foreign visitors also pay a tourism tax of USD 2 for each day of their stay. It says stays of more than 3 working days must be registered with the State Migration Service within 3 days of arrival, and that your hotel or sponsor will usually do this. Canada's travel advice says you must complete a migration card and pay a migration fee on arrival.

State Migration Service of Turkmenistan — Migration control at the border: registration fee✓ Checked 12 Oct 2026

Registration after arrival

Foreign nationals must register with the migration service office at their place of stay within 3 working days after entering Turkmenistan, not counting the day of entry. Foreign nationals in transit whose stay does not exceed five days (not counting the day of entry) are registered only at the migration points of the border checkpoints. Breaking the registration procedure is punished by a fine of eight to sixteen base units, or by administrative expulsion with a temporary entry restriction of up to five years.

State Migration Service of Turkmenistan — Ýatlatmalar (reminders)✓ Checked 12 Oct 2026

Overstay penalties

Under the Code of Administrative Offences, a foreigner who violates the rules of stay in Turkmenistan, including by living without a visa after it expires or evading departure after the permitted period, is fined eight to sixteen times the base amount, or administratively expelled with a temporary restriction on entry of up to five years.

Ministry of Adalat (Justice) of Turkmenistan, Legal Information Centre — Code of Turkmenistan on Administrative Offences✓ Checked 12 Oct 2026

Frequently asked questions

Do Guatemalan citizens need a visa for Turkmenistan?

Guatemala passport holders need a visa for Turkmenistan, issued by an embassy or consulate before travel. Turkmenistan's State Migration Service says foreign citizens and stateless persons may come to and stay in Turkmenistan on the basis of a visa, unless Turkmenistan's international treaties provide otherwise.

How much does a Turkmenistan visa cost for Guatemala citizens?

Ordinary visa (Adaty wiza): 40 USD.

How do Guatemala citizens apply for a Turkmenistan visa?

Apply at an embassy or consulate of Turkmenistan before you travel. Prepare a valid passport, a completed application form, photos and any supporting documents the embassy asks for.

How long must my passport be valid to enter Turkmenistan?

The UK Foreign Office says your passport must be valid for at least 6 months after the date you plan to leave Turkmenistan; Canada's travel advice says at least 6 months beyond the date on your letter of invitation.

Data: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0). Entry rules can change — confirm with official sources before travel.