Timor-LesteTurkmenistan: Visa required

Timor-LesteTurkmenistan

Do Timor-Leste passport holders need a visa for Turkmenistan?

Visa required

Yes. Timor-Leste 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

Distance8,655 km, straight line (~10h 41m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Turkmenistan0 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Turkmenistan passport holders visiting Timor-Leste: Visa on arrival.

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

Visa-free alternatives near Turkmenistan

Timor-Leste passport holders can visit these nearby destinations without a visa in advance:

Other visa-free destinations for Timor-Leste passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Timor-Leste passport holders need a visa for Turkmenistan?

Yes. Timor-Leste passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Turkmenistan.

How far is Turkmenistan from Timor-Leste?

About 8,655 km in a straight line, roughly ~10h 41m 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 Timor-Leste?

Turkmenistan drives on the right, the opposite side to Timor-Leste. 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 Timor-Leste 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 Timor-Leste

Timor-Leste, also known as East Timor, officially the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, is a country in Southeast Asia. It comprises the eastern half of the island of Timor, the coastal exclave of Oecusse in the island's northwest, and the islands of Atauro and Jaco, for a total land area of 15,007 square kilometres (5,794 sq mi). Timor-Leste shares a land border with Indonesia to the west; Australia is the country's southern neighbour, across the Timor Sea. Dili, on the north coast of Timor, is its capital and largest city.

CapitalDili

RegionSouth-Eastern Asia

Population1.4M

Area14,874 km²

CurrencyUnited States dollar (1 USD ≈ 1.00 USD)

LanguagesPortuguese, Tetum

Calling code+670

Drives on theleft

TimezoneMakassar (UTC+8)

Nearest airportPresidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport (DIL), 5 km

Emergency number112

Income levelLower middle income

GDP per capita$1,341 (2025)

Tourist arrivals74.8K (2019)

Travel guide

The Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, commonly known as Timor-Leste or East Timor, is one of the world's newest countries: after a long struggle, it gained independence from Indonesia in 2002 and is now an off-the-beaten-path destination for diving and adventure. A former Portuguese colony, it is one of only two countries in Asia with a Roman Catholic majority, the other one being the Philippines.

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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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