Check with the office. The official pages for this service leave out some details, or are older than a year. Use this page as a starting point and confirm fees and documents before you apply.
Visa issued by the Tokyo embassy to foreigners who already hold an invitation from Turkmenistan's immigration authority. The embassy does not process invitations itself.
Where to apply in Australia
Embassy of Turkmenistan in Tokyo (2-8-4 Motoazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo); its news page names Australia as part of its consular district. No resident mission in Australia.
Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of Turkmenistan.
How to apply
Obtain an invitation via the Turkmen authorities or a listed Ashgabat travel agency; email the embassy with the invitation and a passport scan to book an appointment; lodge documents in person (or through an agent); return to collect the visa and pay the fee in cash.
Documents you need
- Invitation from Turkmenistan immigration authority
- Original passport valid 6+ months with two blank pages
- Colour copy of passport photo page
- One 3x4 cm colour photo
- Completed visa application form
Fees and processing time
- Official fee: single entry standard 10 days USD 35, 30 days USD 55, 3 months USD 115, 6 months USD 205, 1 year USD 385; multiple entry USD 65 to 515; fast processing costs more (e.g. 30 days single USD 95)
- Service provider: n/a
Processing time: About 10 business days standard; about 3 business days fast.
Good to know
Fee table read from the Tokyo embassy page today (no publication date shown; page banner shows 2026). Payment in USD cash on collection. Applicants far from Tokyo may ask the embassy about alternative arrangements; postage risk is theirs. Australian-specific fees or arrangements are not published.
Official sources
- japan.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/consular-services/visa-application
- japan.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/consular-services/consular-service-of-tur…
- japan.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/news/147701
Check before you apply
This page summarises information published by Turkmenistan's official channels, last checked on 24 octubre 2026. Fees and requirements can change at short notice, so confirm with the office that will handle your case.
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