Thailand Visa Requirements for Turkmen Citizens (2026)
Yes — but the whole process is online: Turkmen passport holders apply for a Thailand e-Visa. Maximum stay: 90 days. Every number on this page carries the date we last verified it.
Required documents
- Passport valid for at least 6 months from date of arrival with at least 1 blank visa page
- Recent passport-size photograph (white background, front view)
- Proof of travel itinerary including flight details and accommodation
- Return or onward ticket from Thailand
- Proof of sufficient funds for stay
- eVisa approval letter (printed or digital copy) for presentation at immigration
- Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) submitted online before arrival
- Biodata Page of travel document (upload; MRZ must be contained within the full width of the image for auto-population)
- Appropriate photograph taken within six months ("Failure to do so may result in rejection of visa request")
- Financial evidence: amount of no less than 30,000 THB (Single) / 120,000 THB (Multiple), e.g. bank statements, sponsorship letter (.JPG.JPEG.PDF, max 3 MB)
- Other request documents (as requested; portal: "Please check the relevant embassy/consulate's website for specifically required documents.")
Fees & processing
Fee details are queued for government-source verification. The official portal has current pricing.
From official-portal extracts (captured ):
- •Thailand's published fee schedule lists the tourist visa fee at 1,000 THB per entry. [5]
- •The eVisa is not free: the fact-box figure of 0 THB is a placeholder, and the actual fee varies by nationality and visa type, so confirm the amount on the official portal.
How to apply
- Choose the visa type that matches your trip — tourism, MICE or medical treatment — on Thailand's official e-Visa website. [11]
- Apply for the eVisa online through the official Thai e-Visa portal before travelling and pay the fee, which varies by nationality and visa type.
Before you fly
- •Most foreign visitors need a Thai visa; nationals of some countries are exempt for stays up to 30 days, and some can obtain a visa on arrival for up to 15 days. [14]
- •If you travel from or through a country declared a yellow fever infected area, you must hold an International Health Certificate confirming yellow fever vaccination. [14]
Full Thailand entry guide — customs, health, long stays — on the destination page.
Watch out for
From 8 october 2024 eVisa applicants from Turkmenistan are no longer required to submit passports and supporting documents in person at the Thai Embassy in Ankara (Turkey).
The Royal Thai Embassy or consulate may require documents beyond the standard list, so check the mission website before applying. [12]
If your nationality differs from the country that issued your travel document, Thai authorities may require you to apply for a tourist visa. [11]
Recent changes
- · upcomingWikipedia tags this page as possibly outdated: Thailand has tightened its visa rules in May 2026
- · confirmedAccording to government plans as of April 2024, the Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system is expected to launch in a pilot phase by December 2024, with full deployment anticipated by June 2025.
- · confirmedVisa-free stay halved from 60 to 30 days for ~60 nationalities/regions (press report; Wikipedia table updated accordingly).
Frequently asked
How long can Turkmen citizens stay in Thailand?
Up to 90 days.
What documents are required?
Passport valid for at least 6 months from date of arrival with at least 1 blank visa page; Recent passport-size photograph (white background, front view); Proof of travel itinerary including flight details and accommodation; Return or onward ticket from Thailand; Proof of sufficient funds for stay.
How long can I stay in Thailand?
The eVisa route for Turkmen passport holders allows a maximum stay of three months in Thailand.
Is the Thai eVisa free of charge?
No. The eVisa fee varies by nationality and visa type, so check the official Thai e-Visa portal for the exact amount before you apply.
Do I need a yellow fever vaccination certificate?
Only if you travel from or through a country declared a yellow fever infected area; then an International Health Certificate confirming vaccination is required.
Sources & last verified
Fact data cross-checked against English Wikipedia “Visa requirements for Turkmenistani citizens” and “Visa policy of Thailand”, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 — attribution, not copied text.
Official-source extracts captured : [1] immigration.go.th [2] consular.mfa.go.th [3] immigration.go.th [4] consular.mfa.go.th [5] immigration.go.th [6] thaievisa.go.th [7] thaievisa.go.th [8] thaievisa.go.th [9] thaievisa.go.th [10] thaievisa.go.th [11] thaievisa.go.th [12] consular.mfa.go.th [13] immigration.go.th [14] mfa.go.th. Attribution to the publishing agencies; every bracketed number above points to its row here.
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This is general travel information, not legal or immigration advice. Rules change and enforcement varies at the border — always confirm on the official portal before you travel.