TurkmenistanChristmas Island: Visa required

TurkmenistanChristmas Island

Do Turkmenistan passport holders need a visa for Christmas Island?

Visa required

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

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

Source: legislation.gov.au (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

Visa-free access to Christmas Island83 of 243 nationalities tracked

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

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

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Frequently asked questions

Do Turkmenistan passport holders need a visa for Christmas Island?

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

What currency is used in Christmas Island?

Australian dollar (AUD).

Does Christmas Island drive on the same side of the road as Turkmenistan?

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

How many countries can enter Christmas Island without a visa?

83 of the 243 nationalities this site tracks can enter Christmas Island visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

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 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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About Christmas Island

Christmas Island, officially the Territory of Christmas Island, is an Australian external territory in the Indian Ocean comprising the island of the same name. It is about 350 kilometres south of Java and Sumatra and about 1,550 km north-west of the closest point on the Australian mainland. It has an area of 135 square kilometres (52 sq mi). Christmas Island's geographic isolation and history of minimal human disturbance has led to a high level of endemism among its flora and fauna, which is of interest to scientists and naturalists. The territory derives its name from its discovery on Christmas Day 1643 by Captain William Mynors.

RegionAustralia and New Zealand

Area135 km²

CurrencyAustralian dollar (1 USD ≈ 1.44 AUD)

LanguagesEnglish

Calling code+61

Drives on theleft

Climate in Christmas Island

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

Monthly climate normals for Christmas Island, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	26.6°C	25.1°C	125mm	334h
February	26.8°C	25.1°C	151mm	326h
March	26.8°C	25°C	259mm	317h
April	27.3°C	25.5°C	110mm	335h
May	26.7°C	25.2°C	189mm	278h
June	25.7°C	24.6°C	42mm	330h
July	25.2°C	24°C	34mm	344h
August	24.5°C	23.5°C	40mm	357h
September	24.7°C	23.8°C	18mm	353h
October	24.7°C	23.6°C	64mm	350h
November	25.7°C	24.6°C	25mm	355h
December	25.3°C	24°C	351mm	308h

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

Christmas Island is one of the islands of the Indian Ocean in Southeast Asia. It is south of Indonesia and some 1,550 km northwest of Australia, of which it is a territory. It was home to about 1,800 people in 2016, a mix of Straits Chinese, Malay, Australian and other ethnic groups.

Upcoming public holidays

December 25, 2026Christmas Day

December 26, 2026Boxing Day

January 1, 2027New Year's Day

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