TurkmenistanUganda: e-Visa

TurkmenistanUganda

Do Turkmenistan passport holders need a visa for Uganda?

e-Visa

Yes. Turkmenistan passport holders need a visa for Uganda, available online as an e-visa before travel.

An e-visa must be applied for and approved online before travel.

Source: immigration.go.ug (checked July 20, 2026).

Requiremente-Visa

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-14

Distance4,948 km, straight line (~6h 19m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Uganda40 of 242 nationalities tracked

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

Uganda 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.

Visa-free alternatives near Uganda

Turkmenistan passport holders can visit these nearby destinations without a visa in advance:

Other visa-free destinations for Turkmenistan passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Turkmenistan passport holders need a visa for Uganda?

Yes. Turkmenistan passport holders need a visa for Uganda, available online as an e-visa before travel.

How far is Uganda from Turkmenistan?

About 4,948 km in a straight line, roughly ~6h 19m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Uganda?

Ugandan shilling (UGX).

What is the emergency number in Uganda?

112 / 911 / 999.

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

Uganda 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.

What time zone is Uganda in?

Kampala (UTC+3).

What is the nearest airport to Kampala?

Entebbe International Airport (EBB), about 33 km away.

How many countries can enter Uganda without a visa?

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

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

Rwanda, Kenya, Burundi, Comoros, Zimbabwe.

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 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 Uganda

Uganda, officially the Republic of Uganda, is a landlocked country in East Africa. It is bordered to the east by Kenya, to the north by South Sudan, to the west by the Democratic Republic of the Congo, to the south-west by Rwanda, and to the south by Tanzania. The southern part includes a substantial portion of Lake Victoria, shared with Kenya and Tanzania. Uganda is in the African Great Lakes region, lies within the Nile basin, and has a varied equatorial climate. As of 2024, it had a population of 45.9 million, of whom 1.8 million live in the capital and largest city, Kampala.

CapitalKampala

RegionEastern Africa

Population51.4M

Area241,550 km²

CurrencyUgandan shilling (1 USD ≈ 4016.57 UGX)

LanguagesEnglish, Swahili

Calling code+256

Drives on theleft

TimezoneKampala (UTC+3)

Nearest airportEntebbe International Airport (EBB), 33 km

Emergency number112 / 911 / 999

UNESCO sites3

Income levelLow income

GDP per capita$1,206 (2025)

Tourist arrivals473K (2020)

Travel guide

Uganda was nicknamed the "Pearl of Africa" by Winston Churchill. It is home to one of the most diverse and concentrated ranges of African fauna including the highly endangered mountain gorilla and the endangered common chimpanzee.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Kasubi Tombs
Rwenzori Mountains National Park

Upcoming public holidays

October 9, 2026Independence Day

December 25, 2026Christmas Day

December 26, 2026Boxing Day

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