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Do Gambia citizens need a visa for Turkmenistan?

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Gambia citizens need a visa to enter Turkmenistan. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.

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Gambia vs Turkmenistan: passport comparison

Gambia

43

visa-free countries

Global rank: #132 · mobility 87.5

Turkmenistan

14

visa-free countries

Global rank: #164 · mobility 76.8
9

countries both Gambia and Turkmenistan can enter visa-free together

Gambia + Turkmenistan: passport compatibility

74%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where Gambia and Turkmenistan travel together — by entry type:

9 both visa-free
19 both visa on arrival
31 both e-visa / eTA
86 both need a visa
52 access differs

Where Gambia and Turkmenistan can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

Both visa-free (9)

Sort by max stay or the destination's passport strength (tap a header), and filter by region.

Country Max stay Passport rank
Barbados 28 days #48
Dominica 21 days #70
Grenada 90 days #65
Haiti 90 days #175
Malaysia 30 days #41
Micronesia 30 days #89
Philippines 30 days #128
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 90 days #56
Seychelles 90 days #58

Only Turkmenistan is visa-free (4)

How the entry rule changed: Gambia → Turkmenistan

We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.

The Gambia → Turkmenistan rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

1rule changes for the Gambia passport, 1 of them easing
July 2024 — June 2026our archive observation window

Comparison is built from our own dataset snapshots; the date marks when we recorded the change, not the official decision date. See all changes →

Where else Gambia goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Turkmenistan

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

Visa

Obtained at the embassy in advance

Frequently asked

Do Gambia citizens need a visa for Turkmenistan?
Gambia citizens need a visa to enter Turkmenistan. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — Gambia or Turkmenistan?
The Gambia passport is stronger: 43 visa-free countries versus 14. Global rank: Gambia #132, Turkmenistan #164.
Where can Gambia and Turkmenistan citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 9 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Turkmenistan?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Plus a visa obtained from the embassy in advance. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Gambia and Turkmenistan?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Jul 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Gambia passport ranking

Where else the Gambia passport can take you and how it ranks worldwide.

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