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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Malta citizens need a visa for Lesotho?

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Malta citizens need a visa to enter Lesotho. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.

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Malta vs Lesotho: passport comparison

Malta

123

visa-free countries

Global rank: #29 · mobility 167.7

Lesotho

45

visa-free countries

Global rank: #122 · mobility 91.9
38

countries both Malta and Lesotho can enter visa-free together

Malta + Lesotho: passport compatibility

44%

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

Where Malta and Lesotho travel together — by entry type:

38 both visa-free
16 both visa on arrival
18 both e-visa / eTA
14 both need a visa
111 access differs

Where Malta 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.

Only Lesotho is visa-free (7)

How the entry rule changed: Malta → 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 Malta → Lesotho rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

1rule changes for the Malta passport, 1 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 Malta 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

Visa

Obtained at the embassy in advance

Frequently asked

Do Malta citizens need a visa for Lesotho?
Malta citizens need a visa to enter Lesotho. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — Malta or Lesotho?
The Malta passport is stronger: 123 visa-free countries versus 45. Global rank: Malta #29, Lesotho #122.
Where can Malta and Lesotho citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 38 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. Plus a visa obtained from the embassy in advance. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Malta and Lesotho?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Malta passport ranking

Where else the Malta passport can take you and how it ranks worldwide.

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