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Turkmenistan visa for citizens of Lesotho

Visa required

Citizens of Lesotho must obtain a visa before travelling to Turkmenistan.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

Which Turkmenistan visa?

Tourist visa (TU) and other entry visas on an invitation letter

Key facts

Maximum stay
As stated in the visa; fees are set by duration.
Fee
US$40
Processing time
10 calendar days; 3 working days urgently at double fee.

All visa types for Turkmenistan

Turkmenistan’s tourist visa costs US$40 at the standard rate published by its authorities. Processing time, as Turkmenistan states it: 10 calendar days; 3 working days urgently at double fee. Longest stay on the tourist visa: As stated in the visa; fees are set by duration.

Where citizens of Lesotho apply for a visa for Turkmenistan

Turkmenistan has no embassy or consulate in Lesotho on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

Measured from Maseru, Turkmen embassies and consulates are closest in Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City, the United Arab Emirates (6,633 km), Tehran, Iran (7,663 km) and Ankara, Turkey (7,715 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Lesotho is decided by Turkmenistan, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Turkmen citizens travelling to Lesotho

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Travel advice for Turkmenistan

  • US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
  • 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 Turkmenistan, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Turkmenistan at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 20 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Turkmenistan (updated 21 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Turkmenistan (updated 29 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

Good to know

How long citizens of Lesotho can stay in Turkmenistan

How long citizens of Lesotho may stay in Turkmenistan is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How citizens of Lesotho apply

Turkmenistan has no embassy or career consulate in Lesotho. Citizens of Lesotho apply through a mission of Turkmenistan accredited to Lesotho from abroad; the official visa portal of Turkmenistan names the right place.

Turkmenistan’s neighbours for citizens of Lesotho

Afghanistan and Uzbekistan require citizens of Lesotho to obtain a visa in advance.

Turkmen citizens travelling to Lesotho

Turkmen citizens need a visa for Lesotho, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between Lesotho and Turkmenistan.

Frequently asked questions

Do citizens of Lesotho need a visa for Turkmenistan?

Citizens of Lesotho must obtain a visa before travelling to Turkmenistan.

Is there an embassy of Turkmenistan in Lesotho?

No. Turkmenistan has no embassy in Lesotho. The nearest Turkmen embassy is in Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City, the United Arab Emirates, 6,633 km from Maseru.

How much does the Turkmenistan tourist visa cost?

Turkmenistan’s official sources give a standard fee of US$40 for the tourist visa. Processing time: 10 calendar days; 3 working days urgently at double fee.

Do Turkmen citizens need a visa for Lesotho?

Turkmen citizens need a visa for Lesotho, obtained before travel.

Can citizens of Lesotho enter Turkmenistan visa-free?

No; citizens of Lesotho need a visa for Turkmenistan obtained in advance.

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.