LibyaTurkmenistan: Visa required

LibyaTurkmenistan

Do Libya passport holders need a visa for Turkmenistan?

Visa required

Yes. Libya passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Turkmenistan.

A visa must be obtained in advance, typically from an embassy or consulate, before travel.

Source: usa.tmembassy.gov.tm (checked September 4, 2026).

RequirementVisa required

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-19

Distance4,102 km, straight line (~5h 20m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Turkmenistan0 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Turkmenistan passport holders visiting Libya: Visa required.

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Frequently asked questions

Do Libya passport holders need a visa for Turkmenistan?

Yes. Libya passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Turkmenistan.

How far is Turkmenistan from Libya?

About 4,102 km in a straight line, roughly ~5h 20m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Turkmenistan?

Turkmenistan manat (TMT).

What is the emergency number in Turkmenistan?

112.

What time zone is Turkmenistan in?

Ashgabat (UTC+5).

What is the nearest airport to Ashgabat?

Ashgabat International Airport (ASB), about 4 km away.

How many countries can enter Turkmenistan without a visa?

0 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Turkmenistan visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

What nearby countries can Libya passport holders visit without a visa instead of Turkmenistan?

Iran, Syria.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About Libya

Libya, officially the State of Libya, is a country in the Maghreb region of North Africa. It borders the Mediterranean Sea to the north, Egypt to the east, Sudan to the southeast, Chad to the south, Niger to the southwest, Algeria to the west, and Tunisia to the northwest. With an area of almost 1.8 million km2 (700,000 sq mi), Libya is the fourth-largest country in Africa and the Arab world, and the 16th-largest in the world. The country claims 32,000 square kilometres of southeastern Algeria, south of the Libyan town of Ghat. The capital and largest city is Tripoli, located in the northwest and containing over a million of Libya's seven million people.

CapitalTripoli

RegionNorthern Africa

Population7.5M

Area1,759,540 km²

CurrencyLibyan dinar (1 USD ≈ 6.42 LYD)

LanguagesArabic

Calling code+218

Drives on theright

TimezoneTripoli (UTC+2)

Nearest airportMitiga International Airport (MJI), 17 km

Emergency number190 / 191 / 193

UNESCO sites5

Income levelUpper middle income

GDP per capita$6,449 (2025)

Tourist arrivals760K (2008)

Climate in Tripoli

Warmest August, coolest January, driest June, sunniest July. Best time to visit: April, May, June, July, August, October.

Monthly climate normals for Tripoli, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	16.6°C	10°C	32mm	274h
February	17.6°C	9.8°C	7mm	286h
March	19.4°C	12°C	36mm	324h
April	24°C	14.8°C	10mm	332h
May	29.3°C	19.7°C	2mm	371h
June	30.9°C	21.4°C	0mm	392h
July	30.3°C	22.4°C	1mm	411h
August	33.3°C	24.5°C	0mm	387h
September	31.4°C	23.7°C	47mm	341h
October	27.5°C	20.2°C	15mm	295h
November	21.4°C	14.4°C	57mm	278h
December	18.6°C	11.5°C	37mm	289h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Libya is a country in the Maghreb region of North Africa and a part of the Arab world. Although the country is rich in history and culture and has great tourism potential, the country has been in the news for all the wrong reasons since the 1960s. Since the 2010s, the country has been in a state of flux and is rather dangerous to travel to.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Archaeological Site of Sabratha
Cyrene
Leptis Magna
Old Town of Ghadamès
Tadrart Acacus

Upcoming public holidays

October 23, 2026يوم التحرير

December 24, 2026عيد الاستقلال

February 17, 2027يوم ثورة 17 فبراير

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About Turkmenistan

Turkmenistan, formely known as Turkmenia, is a landlocked country in Central Asia, bordered by Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan to the north, Afghanistan to the southeast, Iran to the south and southwest, and the Caspian Sea to the west. It is one of six independent Turkic states. Ashgabat is the capital and largest city. With over 7 million people, Turkmenistan is the 35th most-populous country in Asia and has the lowest population of the Central Asian republics while being one of the most sparsely populated nations located on the Asian continent.

CapitalAshgabat

RegionCentral Asia

Population7.6M

Area488,100 km²

CurrencyTurkmenistan manat (1 USD ≈ 3.50 TMT)

LanguagesRussian, Turkmen

Calling code+993

Drives on theright

TimezoneAshgabat (UTC+5)

Nearest airportAshgabat International Airport (ASB), 4 km

Emergency number112

UNESCO sites5

Income levelUpper middle income

GDP per capita$6,540 (2025)

Tourist arrivals380K (1998)

Travel guide

Turkmenistan is one of the most isolated countries in the world and is dubbed as the "motherland of neutrality". Formerly a part of the Soviet Union, it is situated in Central Asia and is surrounded by Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Afghanistan, and Iran. The country has been a thoroughfare for several empires and cultures; many of Turkmenistan's cities were main points of trade on the Silk Road, linking Eastern and Western civilizations. Three of its cities are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Cold Winter Deserts of Turan
Köneürgenç
Merv
Nisa
Silk Roads: Zarafshan-Karakum Corridor

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