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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Latvia citizens need a visa for Turkmenistan?

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

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Latvia vs Turkmenistan: passport comparison

Latvia

118

visa-free countries

Global rank: #34 · mobility 167.1

Turkmenistan

14

visa-free countries

Global rank: #164 · mobility 76.8
14

countries both Latvia and Turkmenistan can enter visa-free together

Latvia + Turkmenistan: passport compatibility

38%

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

Where Latvia and Turkmenistan travel together — by entry type:

14 both visa-free
21 both visa on arrival
23 both e-visa / eTA
16 both need a visa
123 access differs

Where Latvia 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 (14)

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How the entry rule changed: Latvia → 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 Latvia → Turkmenistan rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

1rule changes for the Latvia 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 Latvia 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 Latvia citizens need a visa for Turkmenistan?
Latvia citizens need a visa to enter Turkmenistan. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — Latvia or Turkmenistan?
The Latvia passport is stronger: 118 visa-free countries versus 14. Global rank: Latvia #34, Turkmenistan #164.
Where can Latvia and Turkmenistan citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 14 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 Latvia and Turkmenistan?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Latvia passport ranking

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

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