PakistanTurkmenistan: Visa required

PakistanTurkmenistan

Do Pakistan passport holders need a visa for Turkmenistan?

Visa required

Yes. Pakistan 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 of2026-10-14

Distance1,559 km, straight line (~2h 20m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Turkmenistan0 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Turkmenistan passport holders visiting Pakistan: e-Visa.

Turkmenistan drives on the right, the opposite side to Pakistan. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

Visa-free alternatives near Turkmenistan

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Frequently asked questions

Do Pakistan passport holders need a visa for Turkmenistan?

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

How far is Turkmenistan from Pakistan?

About 1,559 km in a straight line, roughly ~2h 20m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Turkmenistan?

Turkmenistan manat (TMT).

What is the emergency number in Turkmenistan?

112.

Does Turkmenistan drive on the same side of the road as Pakistan?

Turkmenistan drives on the right, the opposite side to Pakistan. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

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 Pakistan passport holders visit without a visa instead of Turkmenistan?

Qatar, 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 Pakistan

Pakistan, officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, is a country in South Asia. It is the fifth-most populous country, with a population of over 241.5 million, having the second-largest Muslim population in the world as of 2023. Islamabad is the nation's capital, while Karachi is its largest city and financial centre. Pakistan is the 33rd-largest country by area. Bounded by the Arabian Sea on the south, the Gulf of Oman on the southwest, and the Sir Creek on the southeast, it shares land borders with India to the east; Afghanistan to the west; Iran to the southwest; and China to the northeast. It shares a maritime border with Oman in the Gulf of Oman, and is separated from Tajikistan in the northwest by Afghanistan's narrow Wakhan Corridor.

CapitalIslamabad

RegionSouthern Asia

Population255.2M

Area881,912 km²

CurrencyPakistani rupee (1 USD ≈ 276.88 PKR)

LanguagesEnglish, Urdu

Calling code+92

Drives on theleft

TimezoneKarachi (UTC+5)

Nearest airportFaisalabad International Airport (LYP), 96 km

Emergency number1122 / 15 / 16

UNESCO sites6

Income levelLower middle income

GDP per capita$1,596 (2025)

Tourist arrivals966K (2012)

Climate in Islamabad

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

Monthly climate normals for Islamabad, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	17°C	6.6°C	54mm	236h
February	23°C	9.8°C	10mm	296h
March	24°C	13.9°C	142mm	276h
April	32.2°C	19.7°C	8mm	339h
May	37.9°C	24.4°C	19mm	343h
June	39.6°C	29°C	15mm	322h
July	38.2°C	29.2°C	46mm	331h
August	36.5°C	28.9°C	58mm	314h
September	36.7°C	26.2°C	51mm	314h
October	35.7°C	20.4°C	0mm	317h
November	26.8°C	12.9°C	4mm	273h
December	21°C	8.2°C	10mm	293h

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

The Islamic Republic of Pakistan is a country at the crossroads of Western, Central, South and East Asia. Conceived as a separate homeland for Muslims in South Asia, the country's tourism industry had its heyday during the 1960s thanks to the Hippie Trail. Unfortunately, the country has been in a state of flux since the 1970s, with many countries declaring it unsafe to visit.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Buddhist Ruins of Takht-i-Bahi and Neighbouring City Remains at Sahr-i-Bahlol
Fort and Shalamar Gardens in Lahore
Historical Monuments at Makli, Thatta
Mohenjo-daro
Rohtas Fort
Taxila

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About Turkmenistan

Turkmenistan 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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