Turkmenistan

Turkmenistan operates an investor residence permit for foreign nationals investing substantially in the domestic economy, though it functions differently from the established golden visa programs and is not marketed internationally.

There is no citizenship by investment route.

For Turkmen nationals, the more common question is which programs abroad accept their applications.

Turkmenistan Investor Residency

Turkmenistan grants an investor residence permit to foreign nationals investing more than $500,000 in the national economy. The permit allows the holder to live in Turkmenistan and to participate in commercial activity contributing to the country’s economic development.

The route is handled case by case rather than under a published rulebook, with no defined processing timeline or licensed agent network. As such it is not seen as desirable as other programs.

Investors should seek written confirmation of process and requirements before committing funds.

Turkmenistan Citizenship by Investment

Turkmenistan does not offer citizenship by investment, and Turkmen nationality law does not permit dual citizenship.

A Turkmen national who acquires a foreign nationality is required to renounce Turkmen citizenship, and anyone considering a second passport should take advice on this position first, because it changes the calculation considerably.

For those who proceed, none of the Caribbean programs list Turkmenistan among their restricted nationalities.

The Dominica Citizenship by Investment program accepts applications from a qualifying contribution of $200,000, with processing typically running four to eight months. Grenada, Antigua and Barbuda, St Lucia and St Kitts and Nevis are equally open.

Turkmenistan Passport Strength and Ranking

Turkmenistan ranks 169th of 199 on the La Vida Passport Value Index. The Turkmen passport reaches 99 of the world’s 227 destinations without a prior visa, representing 10.2% of world GDP and 19.3% of global travel measured by international visitor arrivals.

Economic access is the binding constraint at 10.2%. The passport opens very little of the world where international banking, business and investment take place, and Turkmen nationals require advance visas for the United States, the United Kingdom, the Schengen Area, China and Japan.

More powerful passports are available through investment. Antigua and Barbuda ranks 65th on the Index, reaching 186 destinations, 58.8% of world GDP and 80.1% of global travel. Dominica sits 68th with 183 destinations, 55.5% of world GDP and 72.3% of global travel. Either takes economic reach from 10.2% to above 55%.

Citizenship and Residency by Investment Programs

See below a selection of countries offering residency and citizenship investment programs.

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