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VPN in Turkmenistan: is it legal and which to use
VPN legal status
Banned
Using a VPN is generally prohibited by law and may carry legal risk.
Internet freedom
Not rated
Restrictions and measures
- The law prescribes fines or penalties for individuals in some cases of VPN use.
- Authorities actively block VPN protocols and servers.
Blocked services
YouTubeXFacebookInstagramTikTokWhatsApp
VPNs with obfuscation
⚠ Using a VPN in Turkmenistan may be illegal. The list below is for information only and is not a recommendation to break local law.
Plain VPN protocols are blocked here. These services offer obfuscation, which disguises VPN traffic. We have not tested them in this country, so this is not a guarantee that they work.
| # | VPN | Transparency | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amnezia VPN | 85 | Visit site |
| 2 | IVPN | 85 | Visit site |
| 3 | Mullvad | 85 | Visit site |
| 4 | NymVPN | 85 | Visit site |
| 5 | Proton VPN | 85 | Visit site |
| 6 | Windscribe | 85 | Visit site |
| 7 | ExpressVPN | 75 | Visit site |
| 8 | NordVPN | 75 | Visit site |
| 9 | Private Internet Access | 75 | Visit site |
| 10 | CactusVPN | 70 | Visit site |
| 11 | PureVPN | 70 | Visit site |
| 12 | Surfshark | 60 | Visit site |
| 13 | X-VPN | 60 | Visit site |
| 14 | Lantern | 50 | Visit site |
| 15 | Psiphon | 50 | Visit site |
This page is general information, not legal advice. Laws change; last reviewed 2026-10. Check local laws before using a VPN.