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Do Brazil passport holders need a visa to visit TM?

Q: Is there an e-visa for Turkmenistan?

Not yet. A 2025 law authorized an electronic visa system to replace the Letter of Invitation, but as of May 2026 the platform is not operational and no launch date has been confirmed. Use the LOI-based visa process and do not book flights expecting e-visa access.

Q: What is a Letter of Invitation (LOI) and how do I get one?

The LOI is a document arranged through a licensed Turkmen travel agency and certified by the State Migration Service of Turkmenistan. It is mandatory for a tourist visa and is valid for 3 months from certification.

Q: Can I get the visa on arrival at Ashgabat airport?

Yes, but only if a certified Letter of Invitation was pre-approved before you travel. The LOI itself cannot be obtained on arrival, so you must still apply in advance.

Q: How long does the whole process take?

Plan 4-6 weeks. LOI certification alone takes roughly 10-15 business days, after which the visa is issued. Start well before your intended arrival date.

Q: How long can I stay on a Turkmenistan tourist visa?

Tourist visas are typically issued for short stays such as up to 10 days, with up to about 1 month possible depending on your approved itinerary. The visa is usually single entry.

Brazilian ordinary passport holders need a visa to enter Turkmenistan for tourism. A tourist visa requires a Letter of Invitation (LOI) arranged through a licensed Turkmen tour operator and certified by the State Migration Service, then a visa issued by a Turkmen embassy/consulate or collected on arrival at Ashgabat airport. There is no visa-free or functioning e-visa channel as of May 2026. As of 30 May 2026, Turkmenistan requires Brazilian citizens (ordinary passport) to hold a visa for tourist travel. The only practical route for tourists is a tourist visa supported by a Letter of Invitation (LOI) obtained from a Turkmenistan-licensed travel agency or tour operator. The LOI must be certified by the State Migration Service of Turkmenistan and is valid for 3 months from the date of certification; the visa itself is then issued at a Turkmen embassy/consulate (Brazil is served via accredited missions, commonly the embassy in a third country, or through the tour operator's processing) or, with a pre-approved certified LOI, collected on arrival at Ashgabat International Airport. Turkmenistan is NOT in the Schengen area, so the Schengen 90/180 rule and ETIAS do not apply. A notable recent development: on 14 April 2025 Turkmenistan's parliament amended the Migration Law to legally remove the LOI requirement in favour of a new electronic-visa system run by the State Migration Service. However, as of early-mid 2026 the e-visa platform is NOT operational, no launch date has been confirmed, and the Presidential decree defining e-visa categories, fees and validity remains unpublished. Travelers are explicitly warned not to book flights expecting e-visa access until the State Migration Service confirms it is live. Therefore the conservative, accurate verdict for a Brazilian tourist today is visa-required via the LOI-based system. Typical tourist visas are issued for stays up to 10 days to 1 month, mostly single-entry, with consular fees in the US$35-75 range plus a substantial LOI/agency service fee. Plan at least 4-6 weeks ahead.

VISA REQUIREDTOURISMFLEXIBLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-30

For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.

/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30

Visa type

Tourist visa (LOI-based; embassy-issued or visa on arrival with pre-approved certified Letter of Invitation)

Maximum stay

Typically up to 10 days; up to 1 month possible depending on itinerary

per entry

Entries

Single entry (multiple-entry available at higher fee)

from issue date

Visa fee

Consular fee US$35-75; plus LOI/agency service fee US$100-300

consular fee only

Processing time

LOI 2-6 weeks (approx. 10-15 business days minimum); visa issued after LOI approval

standard track

Validity

Visa valid for the approved travel period; LOI valid 3 months from State Migration Service certification

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Book a tour or arrange a sponsor through a licensed Turkmen agency

Tourist visas are only issued with a Letter of Invitation. Contact a Turkmenistan-licensed travel agency or tour operator and confirm your itinerary; for transit, the rules differ. Start at least 4-6 weeks before departure.

· Licensed Turkmen tour operator required· Start 4-6 weeks ahead

/02

Obtain the Letter of Invitation (LOI)

Your agency submits your details to the State Migration Service of Turkmenistan, which certifies the LOI. Certification typically takes 10-15 business days (allow 2-6 weeks). The certified LOI is valid for 3 months.

· Certified by State Migration Service· LOI valid 3 months

/03

Complete the visa application form

Fill in the Turkmenistan visa application form and attach a recent passport-style photo. Verify your Brazilian passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond your intended departure from Turkmenistan and has blank pages.

· Passport valid 6+ months· Recent photo required

/04

Submit your application to a Turkmen embassy/consulate

With the certified LOI, submit your passport, application, photo, and fee to an accredited Turkmen diplomatic mission (Brazil is served via accredited missions; your tour operator can advise the correct consulate or handle processing).

· Accredited Turkmen mission· LOI number required

/05

Pay the consular visa fee

Pay the consular fee (about US$35-75 for short single/multiple entry) by the accepted method (often money order; banknotes must be post-2008, undamaged). The separate LOI/agency service fee is paid to the tour operator.

· Money order / post-2008 USD notes· Separate agency fee

/06

Collect the visa or use airport visa-on-arrival

Receive the visa in your passport, or if pre-arranged with a certified LOI, collect it on arrival at Ashgabat International Airport. Carry proof of onward travel and your tour confirmation.

· Ashgabat airport pickup possible· Carry onward ticket + LOI

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

10 items

Personalized checklist

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Brazilian ordinary passport valid at least 6 months beyond departure, with blank pages

required

Certified Letter of Invitation (LOI) from a licensed Turkmen tour operator

required

Completed Turkmenistan visa application form

required

Recent passport-size photograph

required

Copy of passport biographic (first) page

required

Proof of onward/return travel out of Turkmenistan

required

Consular visa fee (money order / post-2008 USD banknotes)

required

Confirmed tour itinerary or accommodation booking

recommended

Travel/health insurance covering the trip

recommended

Migration card retained for the duration of stay (registration may be required for longer visits)

recommended

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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

Consular tourist visa fee (up to 10 days, single entry)US$35Paid to the Turkmen mission; multiple-entry costs more

Consular tourist visa fee (up to 1 month / multiple entry)US$55-75Varies by validity and number of entries

Letter of Invitation (LOI) / agency service feeUS$100-300Paid to the licensed Turkmen tour operator; mandatory for tourists

Expedited / urgent processing surchargeVariesOptional; higher fee for faster LOI or visa turnaround

Total estimateUS$135 — US$375incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

Standard LOI + consular visa

4-6 weeks

LOI certification by State Migration Service (about 10-15 business days) followed by visa issuance at a Turkmen mission. Recommended timeline for tourists.

Visa on arrival at Ashgabat airport

At arrival (LOI pre-approved 2-6 weeks prior)

Visa stamped on arrival only if a certified LOI was pre-approved before travel; not a substitute for the LOI process.

Expedited LOI/visa

1-2 weeks

Faster processing via tour operator for an extra urgency fee; subject to State Migration Service approval.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

No visa-free agreement

Brazil and Turkmenistan have no visa-waiver arrangement; all Brazilian tourists need a visa.

High

/02

Letter of Invitation mandatory

Tourist visas are only issued on the basis of an LOI from a licensed Turkmen agency, certified by the State Migration Service.

High

/03

E-visa not yet operational

The April 2025 Migration Law amendment created an e-visa system, but as of 2026 the platform is not live and the implementing decree is unpublished.

Medium

/04

Strict entry controls

Turkmenistan maintains tight immigration controls, including possible registration and migration-card requirements for visitors.

Medium

/05

Long lead time required

LOI certification can take several weeks, so last-minute travel is generally not possible.

Medium

/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01

Immigration

Keep your passport, visa or exemption proof, return ticket, and accommodation details ready for border inspection.

/02

Customs

Review the destination's customs rules before travel and declare restricted goods or large cash amounts when required.

/03

Connectivity

Check whether airport SIMs, eSIMs, or roaming are the best option for your route before arrival.

/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024

2026-05-30 · major

Brazil to Turkmenistan route verified

Confirmed via Turkmenistan Embassy (Washington) consular page and independent travel-visa sources that Brazilian ordinary passport holders require a tourist visa with a certified Letter of Invitation. The April 2025 Migration Law e-visa amendment is not yet operational as of 2026, so the LOI-based system remains in force. Verdict: visa-required.

/09 — The questions