Visa to Russia for Citizens of Turkmenistan

The existence of a visa regime between Turkmenistan and the Russian Federation provides a positive answer to the question: do Turkmen citizens need a visa to Russia?

The basis for issuing any type of visa to a Turkmen citizen (tourist, business, work, and others) is an invitation.

Our company provides services for arranging tourist invitations, as well as assisting legal entities in preparing and submitting documents for business invitations. Additionally, we assist organizations in preparing documents for the employment of foreign employees at all stages of the procedure.

Below we will explain in detail how a citizen of Turkmenistan can obtain a visa to Russia.

How can a Turkmen citizen get a visa to the Russian Federation?

Step 1. Determine which type of visa is required for your trip.

1.1. Tourist visa to Russia for citizens of Turkmenistan:

• the purpose of your trip is to visit the Russian Federation as a tourist;
• the actual stay in the Russian Federation will be no more than 30 days.

1.2. Business visa to Russia for citizens of Turkmenistan:

• the purpose of your trip is business or commercial;
• you need to obtain a visa for a long stay from 1 month to 1 year;
• you need to obtain a visa for multiple entries.

1.3. Work visa to Russia for citizens of Turkmenistan:

• if you plan to work officially on the territory of the Russian Federation.

1.4. Private visa to Russia for citizens of Turkmenistan:

• with the aim of visiting relatives or family;
• planned stay in private accommodation – apartment or house;
• the actual stay in the Russian Federation will be a single-entry stay of up to 3 months.

Step 2. Obtain an invitation for a Turkmen citizen to Russia.

For this, you can use our professional services:

• Arranging a tourist invitation
• Assistance for legal entities in arranging a business invitation
• Assistance for legal entities in arranging a work permit and work invitation

Tourist invitations for citizens of Turkmenistan

Arranged by a registered tour operator. Only as part of a tourist package.

Business invitations for citizens of Turkmenistan

Assistance for legal entities in preparing and submitting documents for business invitations.

Step 3. Gather the necessary documents.

The standard package includes:

• passport;
• invitation;
• application form;
• photographs;
• insurance.

Please note that to obtain a tourist visa to the Russian Federation for citizens of Turkmenistan, it is also necessary to provide a paid hotel booking confirmation at the Russian consulate.

With the prepared documents, contact one of the consular institutions of the Russian Federation in Turkmenistan:

• Consular Section of the Russian Embassy in Turkmenistan, Ashgabat
  Address: 744005 Turkmenistan, Ashgabat, Saparmurat Turkmenbashy Avenue, 11
  Phone: (8-10-993-12) 94-07-41
  Working hours: daily from 09:30 to 12:30 and from 15:00 to 17:00, except Saturday, Sunday, and Russian public holidays.
• Consular Point of the Russian Embassy in Turkmenbashi
  Address: Turkmenistan, Turkmenbashi, Makhtumkuli Street, 81 "A"
  Phone: (8-10-993-243) 7-70-83
  Working hours: daily from 09:30 to 12:30 and from 15:00 to 18:00, except Saturday, Sunday, and Russian public holidays.

At the consulate, you will be offered several tariff options for visa processing for a Turkmen citizen in the Russian Federation:

• standard (processing time 5 business days);
• urgent (2 business days).

The consular fee for obtaining a visa for a Turkmen citizen to Russia will range from 80 to 480 USD depending on the chosen tariff. More precise information on tariffs can be found on the official website of the Russian Embassy in Turkmenistan.

Step 4. Register upon arrival in the Russian Federation.

We remind you that registration is mandatory if your stay exceeds 7 business days, excluding the day of entry. Registration is done at the place of actual residence of the guest.