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.
Application by Turkmen citizens living permanently abroad to renounce citizenship, processed through the Tokyo embassy and decided in Turkmenistan.
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
Download forms, email a PDF of the documents for a preliminary check, book an appointment, then submit four original sets in person.
Documents you need
- Application form in Turkmen or Russian
- Petition to the President
- Autobiography
- Six 3x4 cm photos
- Passport and copies
- Birth certificate
- Marriage/divorce certificate or no-record certificate
- Proof of residence abroad
- Official proof of foreign citizenship or its acquisition
- Family composition certificate
- Confirmations of no debts from central bank and tax authorities
- Notarised statement of parents
- Extra documents for minors
Fees and processing time
The official pages do not publish a fee for this service. Ask the office before you apply.
Processing time: At least 6 months.
Good to know
No fee published. Requirements are written for residents of Japan (e.g. Japanese residence permit); applicants in Australia should ask the embassy how they apply. Page shows no date and lists two different contact email addresses.
Official sources
- japan.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/consular-services/renunciation-of-citizen…
- 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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