Rules of entry to Turkmenistan for Ukrainians
A transit visa to Turkmenistan can be obtained without visa support. It is available at all consulates of Turkmenistan upon presentation of a valid visa or the required tickets. Transit visas cannot be obtained at Turkmenistan's border crossing points, including Ashgabat airport;
Transit visa (TR1, TR2):
The following documents are required to obtain a transit visa (TR1, TR2):
1) Application for a transit visa (TR1, TR2) for a foreign citizen, in 3 copies;
2) For issuance of a transit visa (TR1, TR2) to a foreign citizen staying in the territory of Turkmenistan due to necessity, a request of a foreign citizen or an interested legal entity or individual to that effect;
3) Necessary documents confirming the foreign citizen's stay in the territory of Turkmenistan in connection with the need;
4) A copy of a valid passport of a foreign citizen;
5) A copy of the document (visa, etc.) confirming the permission to enter a third foreign country for obtaining or extending a TR1 transit visa for foreign nationals, unless otherwise provided by international agreements of Turkmenistan.
Find the timetable and fare at the link.
To enter Turkmenistan, Ukrainian citizens need to have a biometric passport valid for at least 6 months after leaving the country and insurance.
If your foreign passport is about to expire
Starting October 29, 2025, Ukraine will no longer have a rule that allowed people to extend the validity of their foreign passports or add their children to them.
Now, you can only travel abroad with a valid biometric passport.
This means that if your passport has been extended or information about your children has been added to it, you will need to obtain a new document.
Where to apply for a new passport
- In Ukraine — at any branch of the State Migration Service, at the Administrative Services Center, or at a branch of the State Enterprise “Document.”
- Abroad — at the embassy or consulate of Ukraine, as well as at branches of the State Enterprise “Document” if they operate in your country.
If you are abroad with an “extended” passport
If you are not allowed to leave the country or are not accepted upon entry into Ukraine because of an “extended” document, contact the nearest Ukrainian embassy or consulate.
There you can obtain an identity card for returning to Ukraine — the so-called “white passport”.
It is issued on the day of application:
- free of charge — for children under 16;
- for a consular fee — for adults.