Chennai
Honorary Consulate General
Appasamy Real Estate Ltd., 3 Mangesh Street, T- Nagar, Chennai 600017
Tel: 044-24343777/6333
Turkmenistan
Embassy of Turkmenistan, New Delhi
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Head of mission
H.E. Mr. Shalar Geldynazarov
Ambassador
Source: MEA Protocol Division register, read 24 Sept 2026. Checked against turkmenistan.gov.tm (21 Aug 2026).National day
27 September
Independence Day. Next on 27 September 2027 (in 11 months).
Source: UN Protocol and Liaison Service, Blue Book Online (as reported by the mission), read 24 Sept 2026. Checked against Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland, national days list.Contact details
- Chancery address
- C-11, West End Colony, New Delhi-110021Source: MEA Protocol Division register, read 24 Sept 2026.
- Telephone
- +91-11- 24116527Source: MEA Protocol Division register, read 24 Sept 2026.
- tmemb.ind2@gmail.comSource: MEA Protocol Division register, read 24 Sept 2026.
- Fax
- +91-11- 24116526Source: MEA Protocol Division register, read 24 Sept 2026.
- Office hours
- Monday To Friday: 9.00 A.M. to 6.00 P.M.Source: MEA Protocol Division register, read 24 Sept 2026.
Office hours can change on national and local holidays. How to contact a mission
Visas and consular services
- Visa information
- Official visa information (india.tmembassy.gov.tm)Source: Mission website, read 16 Oct 2026.
- Consular services
- Consular services (india.tmembassy.gov.tm)Source: Mission website, read 16 Oct 2026.
Many missions take applications through an outsourced visa centre. The mission's own page says which centre is official and what it may charge.
Trade with Turkmenistan
Trade figures and main goods, transport corridors, the TAPI gas pipeline project and recent trade and business contacts between India and Turkmenistan.
Trade and investment between India and Turkmenistan (3 min read, from the MEA brief)
India and Turkmenistan: recent developments
Visits, talks and agreements from Ministry of External Affairs publications, each linked to its source. New publications are added twice a day. Newest first.
India and Turkmenistan hold 5th round of Foreign Office Consultations in Ashgabat
Secretary (West) Shri Sibi George co-chaired the 5th Round of India-Turkmenistan Foreign Office Consultations in Ashgabat on 21 January 2026 with Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ms. Myahri Byashimova. He called on Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov and represented India as a guest country at the SPECA Economic Forum.
Source: Visit of Secretary (West), Ministry of External Affairs to Ashgabat, Turkmenistan (January 21, 2026), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
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India and Turkmenistan: guide
The full guideRelations
India and Turkmenistan: diplomatic relations and milestones
How India and Turkmenistan have engaged since relations were established in April 1992, through visits, dialogue mechanisms and the UN.
Trade and investment
Trade and investment between India and Turkmenistan
Trade figures and main goods, transport corridors, the TAPI gas pipeline project and recent trade and business contacts between India and Turkmenistan.
Development and cooperation
India and Turkmenistan: development partnership
ITEC training, India-supported technology and training centres, traditional medicine, sectoral MoUs, security dialogue and youth exchanges.
Culture, education and community
Culture, education and the Indian community in Turkmenistan
Ancient links, Indian culture and Hindi teaching in Turkmenistan, cultural exchanges, ICCR scholarships and a community of about 100 Indians.
Practical guide
Turkmenistan in India: embassy, consulates and getting help
Contact details for the Embassy of Turkmenistan in New Delhi and its honorary consulates, with consular and flight information from the MEA brief.
Read the full guide to India and Turkmenistan
Written from the Ministry of External Affairs bilateral brief of June 2026.
Events
No upcoming public events from Turkmenistan. Get updates to hear about new ones.
Consulates and offices elsewhere in India
Honorary consulates
Kolkata
Honorary Consulate General of Turkmenistan
Landmark, 6th Floor, 228-A, AJC Bose Road, Kolkata 700 020
Tel: 033-24491829/30/31
Honorary consuls are not career diplomats. Their services are usually limited; check with the embassy for passports and visas.
India in Turkmenistan
India has one office in Turkmenistan, according to the Ministry of External Affairs. Addresses and websites of the Indian mission in Turkmenistan.
Questions about the Embassy of Turkmenistan
Where is the Embassy of Turkmenistan in New Delhi?
The chancery of the Embassy of Turkmenistan is at C-11, West End Colony, New Delhi-110021, according to the MEA Protocol Division register.
What is the telephone number of the Embassy of Turkmenistan?
The register lists +91-11- 24116527, and the email tmemb.ind2@gmail.com.
Who is the Ambassador of Turkmenistan to India?
H.E. Mr. Shalar Geldynazarov, Ambassador. Diplo shows a name only when a credentials ceremony of the President of India names this person, or the MEA register names them and a second source confirms it.
When is the national day of Turkmenistan?
27 September (Independence Day), according to the UN Protocol and Liaison Service records.
Does Turkmenistan have consulates in India?
Honorary consulates in Chennai, Kolkata. Source: MEA Protocol Division register.
What is the official website of the Embassy of Turkmenistan?
https://india.tmembassy.gov.tm/
Where can I find visa information for Turkmenistan?
On the official visa page: https://india.tmembassy.gov.tm/en/consular-services/viza-application-of-turkmenistan (Mission website). Diplo found it on https://india.tmembassy.gov.tm/ (checked 16 October 2026).
What is the latest development in India and Turkmenistan relations?
India and Turkmenistan hold 5th round of Foreign Office Consultations in Ashgabat (21 January 2026). Secretary (West) Shri Sibi George co-chaired the 5th Round of India-Turkmenistan Foreign Office Consultations in Ashgabat on 21 January 2026 with Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ms. Myahri Byashimova. He called on Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov and represented India as a guest country at the SPECA Economic Forum. Source: Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India.