Visa requirements for Lesotho citizens are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on citizens of Lesotho. As of 2026, Lesotho citizens had visa-free or visa on arrival access to 73 countries and territories, ranking the Lesotho passport 61st in terms of travel freedom according to the Henley Passport Index.

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Visa requirements

Country Visa requirement Allowed stay Notes (excluding departure fees) Visa is not required for Holders of a valid multiple-entry Schengen, UK or US visa has been previously used once or residence permit of Ireland, Schengen, UK, US or UAE 10 years. 90 days visa free if hold a multiple-entry visa or a residence permit issued by a Schengen area country, United States, Cyprus, Ireland or the United Kingdom Visa Issuance for passengers with a boarding authorization traveling as tourists to cities in the south of Algeria (Timimoun, Ghardaia, Ilizi, Djanet or Tamanraset) can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum of 30 days. They must have: a return/onward ticket, a hotel reservation confirmation. Multiple Schengen visa will cover entry. 90 days Maximum 3 entries per calendar year 6 months The AVE (High Speed Travel) is open to Lesotho citizens holding valid, current ordinary passports traveling to Argentina for tourism. To do so, they must hold a valid category B2/J/B1/O/P (P1-P2-P3)/E/H-1B visa issued by the United States of America. and territories May apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa). 3 months 2 weeks 90 days 6 months 90 days 90 days May be accessed online. Visa fee is 40 USD per person and visa application may be processed within 5 business days with duration of stay of 90 days. e-Visa applicant is also subject to pay Sustainable Development Fee 90 days 30 days visa free if hold valid multiple entry visa holders and residents of Ireland, Schengen Area member states, and United States of America 90 days 1 month 1 month 30 days US permanent residents (Green card) holders can enter visa free 30 days Visa on arrival at Sal, Boa Vista, São Vicente or Santiago international airports. Requirement to register online 5 days before arrival Also pay the airport security fee of CVE 3400 either online or on arrival. 90 days 90 days 45 days 90 days 90 days visa free if hold a valid, multiple-entry visa or residence permit issued by Canada, the United States or only residence permit issued by European Union, Iceland, Norway, Switzerland or the United Kingdom e-Visa holders must arrive via Port Bouet Airport. 90 days 31 days 6 months 90 days visa free if hold a valid visa or residence card of any member state of the Schengen Area, Canada, Cyprus, Ireland, the United Kingdom or the United States 90 days Visa not required for holders of a valid visa issued by Canada, the United States or a Schengen member state. e-Visa holder must arrive via Malabo International Airport 30 days up to 90 days 4 months Electronic visa holders must arrive via Libreville International Airport. 90 days 30 days 30 days per 120 days period 60 days 3 months Holders of a valid visa issued by Canada, United States, or a Schengen member state are visa exempt. 90 days Visa entry requirements (countries) , Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Guyana, 4 April 2017. 14 days 3 months 90 days visa free if hold a valid visa issued by Canada, United States, or a Schengen member state are visa exempt. 60 days 30 days 30 days Transit visa is also required 90 days 180 days 90 days Visa not required for visits up to 90 days using the Lesothan passports with the Machine-readable passport according of Here 30 days40 Jordanian Dinar fee of charge Conditions apply. Kenya Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (eTA) 90 days Applications can be submitted up to 90 days prior to travel and must be submitted at least 3 days in advance. eTA fee is USD 32.50. eTA is good for single entry, but visitors who leave Kenya to other EAC countries may re-enter provided that their eTA is still valid Proof of reservation at the hotel where visitors plan to stay is required (if staying with friends, an invitation letter is also acceptable). Yellow fever vaccination certificate is required if coming from endemic countries. Can also 90 days 60 days e-Visa can be obtained for holders of a Residence Permit issued by a GCC member state under the following conditions:

To be 18 years old and over. The residence permit for a GCC state must be valid for at least another 3 months. To be accompanied by the sponsor of the residence permit if the sponsor is an individual. Does not apply to holders of a GCC Student Visa and Non-Skilled Worker Visa 30 days or 60 days Visitor hold an official letter of guarantee issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Laos can be picked visa on arrival In addition to a visa, an approval should be obtained from the Immigration department of the General Directorate of General Security (La Surete Generale). 30 days 90 days 90 days 30 days 30 days 30 days Available at Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport. 180 days 180 days per calendar year 180 days visa free if hold a valid visa or permanent resident card of Canada, Japan, Schengen Area, the UK or the US, or permanent resident card of Chile or Colombia 30 days Visa free if they hold a valid residence permit, a valid 'C'-type, or a valid 'D'-type visa issued by a Schengen member state or a European Union member state 30 days 30 day visa free if Hold a valid foreign travel documents containing a valid Schengen visa, a valid visa of Australia, Japan, Canada, New Zealand, Ireland, the United States and the United Kingdom May apply for an e-Visa if holding a valid visa or a residency document issued by one of the following countries: Schengen Area, Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States a residency document issued by Cyprus, Japan, United Arab Emirates. 30 days 90 days Criminal record and medical fitness certificates are not required for citizens of Lesotho. 30 days Holders of an Australian Permanent Resident Visa or Resident Return Visa may be granted a New Zealand Resident Visa on arrival permitting indefinite stay (pursuant to the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement), subject to meeting character requirements and obtaining an Electronic Travel Authority prior to departure. 30 days 90 days 15 days visa free if hold a valid Type "C" multiple-entry visa for the Schengen Area or a temporary/permanent residence permit of an EU Member State 30 days 30 days visa free if hold a multiple-entry visa valid for at least 6 months at the time of entry, or permanent residency documents issued by Australia, Canada, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, the Schengen Area, the United Kingdom or the United States 30 days 30 days 30 days May apply online. Can also be entered on an East Africa tourist visa issued by Kenya or Uganda 3 months 6 weeks 3 months 60 days Visa is obtained online. Tourist visa on arrival for holders of a valid multiple entry visa from US, UK or Schengen area, under the condition that the multiple entry visa has been used at least once, proving that by showing the entry and exit stamps of the country of issuance. 90 days 90 days visa free if hold of valid visa or residents of the Cyprus, Ireland, Schengen Area member states, United Kingdom or the United States 3 months 1 month 30 days 30 days 30 days Obtainable online Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel 30 days The standard visitor visa allows a stay of 60 days within any 6-month period. Visa fees (for Standard visitor visa): SAARC - USD 35 Non SAARC - USD 75 e-Visa categories will be charged an additional USD 18.50 service fee. If transiting from any of the Sri Lankan airports, An e-Visa is exempted (2 day transit period). 45 days 90 days 60 days 30 days 15 days e-Visa can be obtained if holding a multiple entry visa or a residence permit from any of the Schengen countries, USA, UK or Ireland. 1 month Free of charge. 3 months 30 days May apply online. May apply also using 'Smart service'. and Crown dependencies 120 days Open borders but de facto follows Italian visa policy. 90 days 30 days visa free when visit Phu Quoc Island 90 days 3 months

Dependent, Disputed, or Restricted territories Unrecognized or partially recognized countries

Territory Conditions of access Notes 90 days Arrival by sea to Gaza Strip not allowed. Undefined visa regime in the Western Sahara controlled territory. 30 days for 30 US dollars, payable on arrival. Multiple entry visa to Russia and three day prior notification are required to enter South Ossetia. Registration required after 24h.

Dependent and autonomous territories

Territory Conditions of access Notes China 14 days 30 days Denmark France French West Indies Includes overseas departments of Guadeloupe and Martinique and overseas collectivities of Saint Barthélemy and Saint Martin. Netherlands Caribbean Netherlands Includes Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba. New Zealand 31 days 30 days United Kingdom Protocols No. 3 and 10 to the Treaty of Accession 2003 , European Commission, 16 April 2003. Special permit required. 6 months 6 months 14 days visa free and landing fee 35 USD or tax of 5 USD if not going ashore. 3 months within any year period Permission to land required for 15/30 pounds sterling (yacht/ship passenger) for Tristan da Cunha Island or 20 pounds sterling for Gough Island, Inaccessible Island or Nightingale Islands. Pre-arrival permit from the Commissioner required (72 hours/1 month for 110/160 pounds sterling). 90 days United States Antarctica and adjacent islands colspan="3"

See also Visa policy of Lesotho Lesotho passport

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