United Arab Emirates e-Visa for citizens of Turkmenistan: online application, fees and processing time 2026

Yes. As a Turkmen citizen you must obtain a visa to enter the United Arab Emirates for tourism. The standard format is the electronic visa (e-Visa), issued before you travel.

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Prepare a Turkmen passport valid for at least 6 months on the date of entry, a compliant passport photo, a copy of the passport bio page, and the supporting documents requested by the portal (return flight booking, accommodation, and possibly proof of funds). The fee amount and validity period depend on the visa type you choose (length of stay, single or multiple entry) and are not fixed here: check them directly on the official portal before you pay.

The e-Visa is applied for online, with no consular counter visit. The official portal is run by the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security (ICP) at icp.gov.ae. Many Turkmen travellers also apply through their airline serving Ashgabat or through their UAE hotel, either of which can sponsor the request. Create a file, upload your documents, pay the fee and track the status until the e-Visa is delivered.

The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in Turkmenistan 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.

Processing time varies by the channel used and the visa type; check the official portal for the current estimate. Given the limited air links from Ashgabat, book your flight and submit your application several working days ahead. Check that the details on your e-Visa exactly match your passport, and keep a digital and printed copy for boarding and the arrival check.

Do not assume a visa on arrival: without a confirmed e-Visa you may be denied boarding. Avoid unofficial intermediary websites that add surcharges. Make sure the name and passport number, often transliterated, match the passport page exactly, as any discrepancy invalidates the visa. Finally, do not let your passport drop near the 6-month validity limit, and do not leave the application to the last minute.