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Lesotho passport visa requirements 2026

Where a Lesotho passport gets you in visa-free, with a visa on arrival, with an eVisa, or only with a visa arranged in advance.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

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44Visa-free
37eVisa
25Visa on arrival
92Visa required

Lesotho passport at a glance

With a Lesotho passport you can enter 44 destinations visa-free and 25 with a visa on arrival, so 69 of the 198 destinations we track need no paperwork before you fly. Another 37 issue an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation online, and 92 require a visa from an embassy or consulate before travel.

Open the visa map for Lesotho

Do Lesotho passport holders need a visa for popular destinations?

DestinationEntry rule for Lesotho passports
United States of AmericaVisa required
United KingdomVisa required
Schengen Area (Germany, France, Italy…)Visa required
CanadaVisa required
AustraliaeVisa
JapanVisa-free (90 days)
ChinaVisa required
United Arab EmirateseVisa
TurkeyVisa required
ThailandVisa required
IndiaeVisa
South AfricaVisa-free (30 days)

Access by region

Number of destinations in each category for Lesotho passport holders.

RegionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa16121312
Asia881718
Europe20241
North America12128
Oceania4325
South America2118

Longest visa-free stays

Where Lesotho passport holders can stay the longest without a visa:

Full list of destinations

Visa-free 44
eVisa 37
Visa on arrival 25
Visa required 92

Frequently asked questions

How many countries can Lesotho passport holders visit without a visa?

Lesotho passport holders can visit 44 destinations visa-free, including Malaysia, Singapore, Japan, South Africa, Philippines, Tanzania and others. Adding the 25 destinations that offer a visa on arrival, 69 destinations need no visa arranged in advance.

Which countries offer visa on arrival to Lesotho passport holders?

25 destinations offer a visa on arrival to Lesotho passport holders, including Maldives, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Jordan, Senegal, Cape Verde, Bolivia, Macau and others. Fees, onward-ticket and proof-of-funds requirements still apply at the border.

Where can Lesotho passport holders travel with an eVisa?

37 destinations let Lesotho passport holders apply online for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation, including United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, South Korea, Kenya, Georgia, Vietnam, Qatar, Oman and others.

Do Lesotho passport holders need a visa for Europe's Schengen Area?

Lesotho passport holders need a visa issued before travel in the Schengen Area, which covers 29 European countries including France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Hungary. One Schengen visa or visa-free stay covers all member states, limited to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Do Lesotho passport holders need a visa for the United States?

Lesotho passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United States, according to our data.

Do Lesotho passport holders need a visa for the United Kingdom?

Lesotho passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United Kingdom, according to our data.

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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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