Visa requirements · updated Jul 2026

Who can enter Lesotho visa-free?

Citizens of 67 countries can enter Lesotho visa-free, plus 127 more on arrival or e-Visa. The full list of nationalities with allowed stay is below.

67visa-free

127on arrival / eTA

194total

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Citizens of these countries enter Lesotho visa-free. Tap for details.

Antigua and Barbuda 90 days → Australia — → Austria — → Bahamas 90 days → Barbados 90 days → Belgium 14 days → Belize 90 days → Botswana — → Brunei 90 days → Canada — → Czech Republic 14 days → Denmark 14 days → Dominica 90 days → Finland 14 days → France 14 days → Gambia 90 days → Germany 14 days → Grenada 90 days → Guyana 90 days → Hong Kong 90 days → Iceland 14 days → Ireland 90 days → Israel 90 days → Italy 14 days → Jamaica 90 days → Japan 90 days → Kenya 90 days → Kiribati 90 days → Luxembourg 14 days → Madagascar 90 days → Malawi 90 days → Malaysia 90 days → Maldives 90 days → Mauritius 90 days → Namibia 90 days → Nauru 90 days → Netherlands 14 days → New Zealand 14 days → Norway 14 days → Papua New Guinea 90 days → Portugal 14 days → Saint Kitts and Nevis 90 days → Saint Lucia 90 days → Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 90 days → Samoa 90 days → San Marino 90 days → Seychelles 90 days → Sierra Leone 90 days → Singapore 90 days → Solomon Islands 90 days → South Africa — → South Korea 14 days → Spain 14 days → Sri Lanka — → Swaziland — → Sweden 14 days → Switzerland 14 days → Tanzania 90 days → Tonga 90 days → Trinidad and Tobago 90 days → Tuvalu 90 days → Uganda 90 days → United Kingdom — → United States — → Vanuatu 90 days → Zambia 90 days → Zimbabwe — →

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Frequently asked

How many nationalities can enter Lesotho visa-free?

Citizens of 67 countries can enter Lesotho visa-free, plus 127 more on arrival or with an e-Visa/eTA. See the full list above.

Who gets a visa on arrival for Lesotho?

Visa on arrival for Lesotho is available to citizens of 1 countries — see the section below.

How do I check if I need a visa for Lesotho?

Pick your nationality in the checker on the homepage — we'll instantly show your visa status for Lesotho and how many days you get.

Can Lesotho entry rules change?

Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Jul 2026 — always confirm with the Lesotho embassy before travel.

Where Lesotho citizens can travel

The other way round — the Lesotho passport ranking and its visa-free destinations.

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