In 2026, citizens of Turkmenistan can submit Schengen visa applications mainly to the embassies of European countries located in Ashgabat. For many Schengen countries, the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany plays an important role in accepting visa applications.

Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany

The German Embassy in Ashgabat accepts visa applications for travel to several Schengen countries.

Applicants can apply through this embassy if the main destination is one of the following countries:

  • Germany;

  • Austria;

  • Belgium;

  • Greece;

  • Estonia;

  • Spain;

  • Latvia;

  • Luxembourg;

  • Malta;

  • the Netherlands;

  • Norway;

  • Portugal;

  • Finland;

  • Sweden.

Address: Ashgabat, “Ak Altyn” Hotel, 1st floor, Magtymguly Avenue / Hydyr Derýaýew Street.

Official website: aschgabat.diplo.de

Appointment procedure: appointments are made only through the electronic appointment system on the embassy’s official website.

Telephone numbers:
+993 12 36 35 15
+993 12 36 35 17–21

Email: info@aschgabat.diplo.de

Online application system: videx.diplo.de

Embassy of Italy

The Italian Embassy in Ashgabat accepts applications for short-term Schengen visas for Italy and France.

Address: Ashgabat, Azadi Street, 139/a.

Official website: ambashgabat.esteri.it

Appointment procedure: only through the prenotami.esteri.it portal. The service is free of charge.

Visa-related email:
ashgabat.visti@esteri.it

Telephone:
+993 12 36 89 10

(available not on Mondays, but only Tuesday–Thursday from 16:00 to 17:00)

Embassy of France

The French Embassy in Ashgabat also provides information regarding Schengen visas.

Address: Ashgabat, Esgerler Street, 35.

Telephone numbers:
+993 12 36 35 50
+993 12 36 34 68
+993 12 36 35 57

Email:
cad.achgabat-amba@diplomatie.gov.fr

It is noted that applications for short-term French visas are usually accepted through the Italian Embassy. However, applicants are advised to check the latest information through official diplomatic sources before submitting documents.

Other Schengen Countries

Visa applications for Poland, the Czech Republic, Hungary, and some other countries may be accepted through different diplomatic missions or specialised visa centres.

Therefore, citizens planning to travel to a specific country should check the current document submission procedure on the official website of that country’s embassy in Turkmenistan.

Important Advice

Before submitting documents for a Schengen visa:

  • check the requirements on the official website of the relevant embassy;

  • confirm the list of required documents;

  • review appointment procedures and processing deadlines.

Since visa regulations and document submission procedures may change from time to time, the most reliable source of information is the official information provided by the relevant embassy.