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Turkey
Turkey visa for citizens of Lesotho
Entry requirement
Turkey requires citizens of Lesotho to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Turkey visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Turkey visa?
Sticker visa for tourism and business visits (Turkish mission)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days per visa; never more than 90 days within 180 days.
- Processing time
- Apply at least one month before travel, as recommended by the Ministry.
Processing time, as Turkey states it: Apply at least one month before travel, as recommended by the Ministry. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days per visa; never more than 90 days within 180 days.
Where citizens of Lesotho apply for a visa for Turkey
Turkey has no embassy or consulate in Lesotho on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Turkey in Pretoria401 km
Fehrsen Street 573, Pretoria
- 541 km
- 627 km
Measured from Maseru, Turkish embassies and consulates are closest in Pretoria, South Africa (401 km), Gaborone, Botswana (541 km) and Maputo, Mozambique (627 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Lesotho is decided by Turkey, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Turkish citizens travelling to Lesotho
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Travel advice for Turkey
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from Lesotho to Turkey, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Turkey at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 8 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Turkey (updated 27 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Turkey (updated 20 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long citizens of Lesotho can stay in Turkey
How long citizens of Lesotho may stay in Turkey is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of Lesotho apply
Turkey has no embassy or career consulate in Lesotho. Citizens of Lesotho apply through a mission of Turkey accredited to Lesotho from abroad; the official visa portal of Turkey names the right place.
Turkey’s neighbours for citizens of Lesotho
Greece, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Bulgaria require citizens of Lesotho to obtain a visa in advance.
Turkish citizens travelling to Lesotho
Lesotho requires Turkish citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between Lesotho and Turkey.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of Lesotho need a visa for Turkey?
Turkey requires citizens of Lesotho to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of Turkey in Lesotho?
No. Turkey has no embassy in Lesotho. The nearest Turkish embassy is in Pretoria, South Africa, 401 km from Maseru.
Do Turkish citizens need a visa for Lesotho?
Lesotho requires Turkish citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can citizens of Lesotho enter Turkey visa-free?
No; citizens of Lesotho need a visa for Turkey obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.