🇹🇲 Turkmenistan · Naturalisation
Türkmenistanyň raýatlygy — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €125 |
| Minimum annual salary | €498 |
| Proof of savings | €2,491 |
| Minimum investment | €747 |
| Work experience | 2+ years |
| Age range | 18–60 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €37 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 24 months. Citizenship possible after 5 years.
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://data.globalcit.eu/NationalDB/docs/Law%20of%20Turkmenistan%20on%20Citizenship%20of%20Turkmenistan%202013%20EN.pdf.
- Typical processing: ~30 days.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €125.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“Law of Turkmenistan on Citizenship (2013), Article 12 (grounds for acquiring Turkmen citizenship): '3. has been habitually resident in the territory of Turkmenistan for five years'.”
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-08.