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Lesotho visa for Turkmen citizens

Entry requirement

Visa required

Lesotho requires Turkmen citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

Which Lesotho visa?

All visa types for Lesotho

Where Turkmen citizens apply for a visa for Lesotho

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

The nearest missions of Lesotho to Ashgabat are in Bratislava, Slovakia (3,494 km from Ashgabat), Teltow, Germany (3,806 km) and Rome, Italy (3,890 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Turkmenistan is decided by Lesotho, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Citizens of Lesotho travelling to Turkmenistan

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Travel advice for Lesotho

  • US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
  • 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 Turkmenistan to Lesotho, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Lesotho at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 16 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Lesotho (updated 10 December 2025) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Lesotho (updated 13 October 2026).

Good to know

How long Turkmen citizens can stay in Lesotho

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

How Turkmen citizens apply

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

Lesotho’s neighbours for Turkmen citizens

South Africa requires Turkmen citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Citizens of Lesotho travelling to Turkmenistan

Citizens of Lesotho must obtain a visa before travelling to Turkmenistan. The rule is the same in both directions between Turkmenistan and Lesotho.

Frequently asked questions

Do Turkmen citizens need a visa for Lesotho?

Lesotho requires Turkmen citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Is there an embassy of Lesotho in Turkmenistan?

No. Lesotho has no embassy in Turkmenistan. The nearest consulate of Lesotho is in Bratislava, Slovakia, 3,494 km from Ashgabat.

Do citizens of Lesotho need a visa for Turkmenistan?

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

Can Turkmen citizens enter Lesotho visa-free?

No; Turkmen citizens need a visa for Lesotho 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.