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Lesotho visa requirements 2026

Do you need a visa for Lesotho? Entry rules for every passport, grouped by visa category.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

Region: Southern Africa | Continent: Africa

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67Visa-free
126eVisa
1Visa on arrival
4Visa required

Lesotho entry rules at a glance

Of the 198 passports we track, 67 can enter Lesotho visa-free (most commonly for up to 90 days) and 1 can get a visa on arrival. Of the rest, 126 need an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation before departure and 4 need a visa issued in advance by an embassy or consulate.

68 of 198 passports can travel to Lesotho without arranging anything before departure.

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Lesotho entry rules for common passports

PassportEntry rule for Lesotho
United States of AmericaVisa-free
United KingdomVisa-free
CanadaVisa-free
AustraliaVisa-free
GermanyVisa-free (14 days)
FranceVisa-free (14 days)
IndiaeVisa
ChinaeVisa
NigeriaeVisa
South AfricaVisa-free
BrazileVisa
PhilippineseVisa

Lesotho visa requirements by region of passport

Number of passports from each region in each entry category for Lesotho.

Passport regionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa151352
Asia90411
Europe190251
North America130100
Oceania10040
South America10110

Entry rules for every passport

Visa-free 67
eVisa 126
Visa on arrival 1
Visa required 4

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit Lesotho?

It depends on your passport. Of 198 passports, 67 can enter visa-free, 1 can get a visa on arrival, 126 need an eVisa and 4 need a visa before travel. Find your passport in the lists on this page.

Which passports can enter Lesotho without a visa?

67 passports have visa-free access to Lesotho, including Malaysia, Singapore, Japan, South Korea, South Africa, Kenya, Maldives, Sri Lanka and others. The most common visa-free stay is 90 days.

Does Lesotho offer visa on arrival?

Yes. 1 passports can obtain a visa on arrival in Lesotho. Carry the fee in cash, a return or onward ticket and proof of accommodation.

Can I apply for a Lesotho eVisa online?

126 passports are eligible for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation for Lesotho. Apply only through the official government portal and allow time for processing before you fly.

Do African passport holders need a visa for Lesotho?

Of 53 passports from Africa, 16 can enter Lesotho visa-free or with a visa on arrival. The region table on this page breaks this down by category.

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About this data

Entry categories come from our passport-by-destination matrix, last updated 2026-01-09. Visa policies change, and special rules can apply to diplomatic passports, residents of third countries or travellers arriving by land. Always confirm with the destination's official immigration website or your airline before you travel.

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