Turkmenistan e-Visa for citizens of Spain: online application, fees and processing time 2026
Yes, an e-Visa is required: citizens of Spain apply online before departure.
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Our guide to the Turkmenistan visa from Spain
Yes. For a tourist trip to Turkmenistan, Spanish travellers now get an e-Visa issued online before departure through the official State Migration Service portal, instead of a visa stamped at a consulate.
Since 1 October 2026, Turkmenistan has issued its tourist visas electronically. Holders of a Spanish passport apply through the official State Migration Service portal; a licensed Turkmen travel agency usually still acts as sponsor and submits the application for the traveller.
Do you need a visa?
Yes, a visa is required to enter Turkmenistan with a Spanish passport. For tourism it now takes the form of an e-Visa, applied for online and granted before departure. Other purposes of stay (business, private visits, overland transit) have their own conditions, which may still involve a letter of invitation and a Turkmen embassy.
How much does an e-visa for Turkmenistan cost from Spain?
The official fee for an e-visa for Turkmenistan is not published in a source we can verify. Check the amount on the official portal before paying anything, third-party sites often add service fees on top.
What does a visa for Turkmenistan really cost?
- Government feeNot published in a source we can verify
- Agency or online serviceOptional, added on top
What documents are required for an e-visa for Turkmenistan?
The exact list for Turkmenistan is not published in a source we can verify. Every short-stay tourist application is nonetheless built on the same core:
- Valid passport
- Completed application form
- Compliant passport photo
- Proof of accommodation
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of sufficient funds
Treat this as the common core, not the official list, confirm it with the consular authorities of Turkmenistan before you apply.
Documents and fees
The official portal lists the documents to upload for the tourist category: a valid passport, an identity photo and, depending on the case, an itinerary, a hotel booking and travel insurance. The fee is calculated during the application according to the length of stay and the number of entries, then paid online. The portal shows the exact amount before payment; the sponsoring agency usually charges for its services separately.
How to apply for an e-visa for Turkmenistan from Spain
- 1Fill in the form on the destination’s official portal.
- 2Upload the required documents (passport, photo, supporting papers).
- 3Pay the fee online by card.
- 4Receive the authorisation by email, usually without a consular visit.
- 5Show the authorisation, printed or on your phone, at boarding.
How to apply
Applications are made on the official portal evisa.migration.gov.tm, where you fill in the form, upload documents, pay the fee and track the application. The UK Foreign Office states that a licensed Turkmen travel agency remains the sponsor of tourist applications and submits them for the traveller, so choose your agency before you start. Once the e-Visa is granted, print it or keep it on your phone to show on arrival.
Where do you apply for a visa for Turkmenistan from Spain?
An e-visa for Turkmenistan is filed entirely online: there is no counter to visit and no file to hand in. The only address that matters is the official portal.
- The application, the supporting documents and the payment all go through the official portal, from any country.
- Lookalike sites copy the portal’s name and layout, then resell the same application with a margin. Check the domain before you type in a passport number.
- The authorisation arrives by email. Keep a printed copy, some airlines ask for it at boarding.
You live in Spain on another passport?
The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in Spain but travel on another country's passport, the rule on this page is not yours. Filing usually still happens from your country of residence, at the post competent for it, but the requirement itself comes from your passport.
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How long does an e-visa for Turkmenistan take?
No verified processing time is published for this route. Apply as early as your travel dates allow, and never book non-refundable travel before the e-visa is granted.
Processing times and tips
Processing time depends on the option chosen on the official portal: apply well before departure and only buy changeable tickets until the e-Visa is granted. Check that the dates, entry point and number of entries on the e-Visa match your trip. Once in the country, registration with the migration authorities is usually handled by the hotel or the agency; confirm this with them before you leave.
Before you fly, and at the border
Passport validity, border checks, minors, overstays: the rules common to every trip are gathered on our travel tips page. Formalities before you leave
Common mistakes
Following an outdated procedure: getting a letter of invitation approved and then applying at an embassy no longer applies to tourist visas since 1 October 2026. Another mistake is using an unofficial intermediary website that overcharges for a step done on the State Migration Service portal or by your agency. Finally, do not confuse the length of stay granted with the validity of the e-Visa: the dates on the document are what count.
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Other visa types for Turkmenistan
A tourist stay is not the only purpose. These are the other permits the destination issues and that your nationality is eligible for, each with its own fee and processing time.
Official sources
Guide generated automatically on October 22, 2026, from the verified catalogue.
Short-stay (tourism)
eVisa / authorization
Entry regime
eVisa / authorization
Official websiteTo confirm
Business visa
Consular visa
Duration
90 days
Price
35–515 USD
Processing time
15 business days
Official websiteVerified
Work visa
Work visa
Duration
1 year (renewable)
Price
35–515 USD
Processing time
30 business days
Official websiteVerified
Student visa
Student visa
Duration
Duration of programme
Price
35–515 USD
Processing time
20 business days
Official websiteVerified
Transit visa
Transit visa
Duration
5 days
Price
20–35 USD
Processing time
10 business days
Official websiteVerified
Tips for traveling to Turkmenistan
- Work with a local tour operator to obtain the necessary invitation.
- Carefully plan your stay due to extension difficulties.
Example: Use a tour operator to organize your trip and obtain the required invitation.
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