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Do Turkmenistan citizens need a visa for Italy?

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

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Turkmenistan vs Italy: passport comparison

Turkmenistan

14

visa-free countries

Global rank: #164 · mobility 76.8

Italy

125

visa-free countries

Global rank: #8 · mobility 171.3
14

countries both Turkmenistan and Italy can enter visa-free together

Turkmenistan + Italy: passport compatibility

35%

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

Where Turkmenistan and Italy travel together — by entry type:

14 both visa-free
20 both visa on arrival
21 both e-visa / eTA
13 both need a visa
129 access differs

Where Turkmenistan and Italy 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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Your odds of getting the visa: Turkmenistan → Italy

Visa guides tell you whether a visa is required. This block answers the second question — will you get it. Figures come from the European Commission's official 2025 statistics, broken down per country pair.

11,4%
of Italy visa applications refused in Turkmenistan
-3,1 pp below the Schengen average (14.5%) — refused less often than average
+5.8 pp year-over-year: 2024 was 5.6%, now 11.4%
2,688applications filed
2,381visas issued
307refusals
#69strictest of 118 countries
Where Italy visa applications are filed: Ashgabat

The Commission counts applications by where they were filed — at consulates located in Turkmenistan — rather than by the applicant's nationality. For most countries these nearly coincide, but applications filed there by other nationals are included too. 2025 data. Source: European Commission, DG HOME

How the entry rule changed: Turkmenistan → Italy

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

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

2rule changes for the Turkmenistan 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 →

Italy: good to know

Rome

Capital

Euro (EUR)

Currency

Central European Time (UTC+1)

Time zone

+39

Calling code

C, F, L

Power plug

230V / 50Hz

Voltage

Right-hand

Driving side

Where else Turkmenistan goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Italy

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 Turkmenistan citizens need a visa for Italy?
Turkmenistan citizens need a visa to enter Italy. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — Turkmenistan or Italy?
The Italy passport is stronger: 125 visa-free countries versus 14. Global rank: Turkmenistan #164, Italy #8.
Where can Turkmenistan and Italy citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 14 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Italy?
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 Turkmenistan and Italy?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Turkmenistan passport ranking

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

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