🇹🇲 Turkmenistan visa requirements for Burundian citizens
Yes — Burundian citizens need a visa to enter Turkmenistan, normally arranged through an embassy or consulate before traveling.
Entry rules for Burundi passport holders
Burundian citizens must obtain a visa before traveling to Turkmenistan. Applications generally go through a Turkmenistan embassy or consulate and require a completed form, passport photos, proof of accommodation and onward travel, and sometimes travel insurance. Start the process several weeks before your planned trip, as processing times vary.
Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Turkmenistan immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.
How this compares
The Burundian passport ranks #175 worldwide, opening 47 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (18 visa-free, 28 with a visa on arrival and 1 with an eTA). Turkmenistan is not among them — it is one of the 109 destinations that still require an embassy visa or an application before departure.
The reverse trip is easier: Turkmen citizens can enter Burundi visa on arrival.
Central Asia is closed to spontaneous travel for Burundian passport holders: none of its 5 destinations can be entered without an application first.
About Turkmenistan
- Capital
- Ashgabat
- Region
- Central Asia
- Currency
- Turkmenistan manat (m)
- Languages
- Russian, Turkmen
Planning a trip to Turkmenistan?
- Compare flights →
- Tours and activities →
- Airport transfers →
- Claim flight compensation →
- Rent a car locally →
- City attraction passes →
Some links above are affiliate links — booking through them supports this site at no extra cost to you.
Frequently asked questions
Do Burundian citizens need a visa for Turkmenistan?
Yes — Burundian citizens need a visa to enter Turkmenistan, normally arranged through an embassy or consulate before traveling.
What currency is used in Turkmenistan?
The currency in Turkmenistan is the Turkmenistan manat (m). The capital city is Ashgabat.
Is this information up to date?
Current status: Visa required for Burundian citizens traveling to Turkmenistan. This page is built from the open Passport Index dataset, which was last updated on 2025-01-12. Visa rules can change between dataset updates, so always confirm with the Turkmenistan embassy or immigration authority before booking.
More of Asia for Burundian passport holders
Going the other way? Burundi visa requirements for Turkmen citizens →
Source data last updated 2025-01-12.