The Embassy of Turkmenistan in Berlin is the official diplomatic representation of Turkmenistan in Germany, providing consular services for Turkmen nationals residing in or travelling through Germany.
Contact Details
| Address | Behrenstraße 42, 10117 Berlin, Germany |
| Telephone | +49 30 301 024 52 |
| Fax | +49 30 301 024 53 |
| info@botschaft-turkmenistan.de | |
| Website | www.germany.tmembassy.gov.tm/de |
| Head of Mission | Mr. Berdymurat Redjepov, Ambassador |
Consular Section
| Telephone | +49 30 30 10 24 51 |
| Fax | +49 30 30 10 24 53 |
| konsulat@botschaft-turkmenistan.de |
Opening Hours Embassy
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 13:00 / 14:00 - 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 13:00 / 14:00 - 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 13:00 / 14:00 - 18:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 13:00 / 14:00 - 18:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 13:00 / 14:00 - 18:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may very on public holidays or due to special circumstances. We recommend confirming before you visit.
Opening Hours Consular Section
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 12:00 / 14:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 14:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 12:00 / 14:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
The Embassy of Turkmenistan is at Behrenstraße 42 in Berlin-Mitte, a few minutes on foot from Unter den Linden and Gendarmenmarkt.
- Telephone: +49 30 301 024 52.
- Visa applicants: Bring your letter of invitation from Turkmenistan. Without it, a tourist or business visa is normally not issued.
About the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Berlin
The embassy represents Turkmenistan in Germany. Economic relations focus on energy, chemicals and infrastructure. For travellers, the embassy is mainly known as one of only two places in Germany where Turkmen visas are issued.
The other one is the Consulate of Turkmenistan in Frankfurt am Main, which is responsible for western and southern Germany.
Which Turkmen office is responsible for me?
| Office | Area |
|---|---|
| Embassy, Berlin | Berlin, Brandenburg, Bremen, Hamburg, Lower Saxony, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, Schleswig-Holstein, Thuringia |
| Consulate, Frankfurt am Main | Hesse, Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria, North Rhine-Westphalia, Rhineland-Palatinate, Saarland |
The consulate in Frankfurt receives visitors on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 09:30 to 12:00 and offers telephone advice on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 15:00 to 17:00.
Consular services
- Visas for Turkmenistan, including transit visas
- Passports and consular matters for Turkmen citizens
- Legalisation of documents
Visa information
Travelling from Germany to Turkmenistan
German citizens need a visa for Turkmenistan. It is one of the most difficult visas to obtain in the region.
- Visa before travel: Issued by the embassy in Berlin and the consulate in Frankfurt am Main if a private or official host in Turkmenistan has issued a letter of invitation. Several German travel agencies specialise in arranging invitations and visas.
- Transit visas: Valid for up to five days and usually applied for directly at the embassy.
- Visa on arrival: Possible under certain conditions, normally also with an invitation arranged in advance.
- Passport: Must be valid for at least six months on entry.
Travelling from Turkmenistan to Germany
Turkmen citizens need a Schengen visa, which is applied for at the German Embassy in Ashgabat.
Other consulates and embassies in Berlin
161 other countries are represented in Berlin, among them: Afghanistan (embassy), Albania (embassy), Algeria (embassy), Angola (embassy), Argentina (embassy), Armenia (embassy), Australia (embassy), Austria (embassy), Uganda (embassy), Ukraine (embassy), United Arab Emirates (embassy), United Kingdom (embassy), United States (embassy), Uruguay (embassy), Uzbekistan (embassy), Venezuela (embassy), Vietnam (embassy), Yemen (embassy), Zambia (embassy), Zimbabwe (embassy). The full list of all 162 missions is on the overview page for Germany.
Closing days
The embassy is closed on German public holidays in Berlin and on Turkmen holidays, including Navruz (21–22 March) and Independence Day on 27 September.
Emergency assistance
Turkmen nationals in Germany
Contact the embassy or the consulate in Frankfurt if your passport is lost or stolen.
German nationals in Turkmenistan
The German Embassy in Ashgabat is responsible for the country and provides emergency help for German citizens.
Diplomatic missions between Turkmenistan and Germany
Turkmenistan in Germany
Measured in a straight line from Berlin, the nearest other Turkmen office is the Consulate in Frankfurt am Main (about 420 km). Distances in brackets are straight-line distances from Berlin.
- Berlin – Embassy of Turkmenistan (this page)
- Frankfurt am Main – Consulate (420 km) (Hesse, Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria, North Rhine-Westphalia, Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland)
Germany in Turkmenistan
- Ashgabat – German Embassy
Frequently asked questions about the Turkmen Embassy in Berlin
Do I need an invitation for a Turkmen visa?
Usually yes. Tourist and business visas are issued if a host in Turkmenistan has provided a letter of invitation. Transit visas of up to five days are the exception.
Where can I apply for a Turkmen visa in Germany?
At the embassy in Berlin or at the consulate in Frankfurt am Main, depending on where you live.
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Details checked on 3 October 2026. Sources: German Federal Foreign Office (travel advice and missions). Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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