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Visa requirements · updated Jul 2026

Do Madagascar citizens need a visa for Lesotho?

Visa-free · 90 days

Citizens of Madagascar can visit Lesotho visa-free for up to 90 days. Just a valid passport at the border.

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Madagascar vs Lesotho: passport comparison

Madagascar

28

visa-free countries

Global rank: #157 · mobility 79.7

Lesotho

45

visa-free countries

Global rank: #122 · mobility 91.9
22

countries both Madagascar and Lesotho can enter visa-free together

Madagascar + Lesotho: passport compatibility

84%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where Madagascar and Lesotho travel together — by entry type:

22 both visa-free
21 both visa on arrival
36 both e-visa / eTA
87 both need a visa
31 access differs

Where Madagascar and Lesotho can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

Both visa-free (22)

Sort by max stay or the destination's passport strength (tap a header), and filter by region.

Country Max stay Passport rank
Angola 30 days #168
Antigua and Barbuda 180 days #61
Barbados 90 days #48
Benin 90 days #146
Dominica 21 days #70
Ecuador 90 days #104
Gambia 90 days #132
Haiti 90 days #175
Hong Kong 14 days #46
Malaysia 30 days #41
Micronesia 30 days #89
Philippines 30 days #128
Rwanda 30 days #143
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 90 days #56
Seychelles 90 days #58
Singapore 30 days #12
South Africa 30 days #97
Swaziland 30 days #120
Tanzania 90 days #135
Togo 30 days #155
Uganda 90 days #140
Zimbabwe 90 days #147

Only Madagascar is visa-free (5)

How the entry rule changed: Madagascar → Lesotho

We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.

The Madagascar → Lesotho rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

3rule changes for the Madagascar passport, 2 of them easing
July 2024 — June 2026our archive observation window

Comparison is built from our own dataset snapshots; the date marks when we recorded the change, not the official decision date. See all changes →

Where else Madagascar goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Lesotho

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

Up to 90 days

No visa needed for the stay

Frequently asked

Do Madagascar citizens need a visa for Lesotho?
Citizens of Madagascar can visit Lesotho visa-free for up to 90 days. Just a valid passport at the border.
How long can Madagascar citizens stay in Lesotho without a visa?
Madagascar passport holders are allowed to stay up to 90 days per visit.
Which passport is stronger — Madagascar or Lesotho?
The Lesotho passport is stronger: 45 visa-free countries versus 28. Global rank: Madagascar #157, Lesotho #122.
Where can Madagascar and Lesotho citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 22 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Lesotho?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Madagascar and Lesotho?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Jul 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

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