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Lesotho visa requirements

Travellers from 78 of 198 countries can visit Lesotho easily: no visa, a visa at the airport, or a short online form.

What 198 passports need to visit Lesotho

Find your own passport in the list below for the exact rule.

  • No visa needed78 of 198 passportsJust show your passport at the border.
  • eVisa82 of 198 passportsApply on the official website.
  • Visa needed38 of 198 passportsApply at the embassy or consulate.

Types of Lesotho visa

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198 of 198 passports

Who can visit easily, by part of the world

For each part of the world: how many countries' travellers can come easily. Easy means no visa, a visa at the airport, or a short online form.

  • Oceania10 of 14 countries
  • Europe28 of 46 countries
  • Americas14 of 35 countries
  • Africa16 of 53 countries
  • Asia10 of 50 countries
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Questions

How many passports can enter Lesotho without a visa?

78 of 198 passports can enter without applying before travel.

What is the most common entry rule for Lesotho?

eVisa: it applies to 82 passports.

Which passports need an embassy visa for Lesotho?

38 passports, including India, Indonesia, Pakistan, Russia DR Congo, and 33 more.

Do India passport holders need a visa for Lesotho?

Visa needed.

Do China passport holders need a visa for Lesotho?

eVisa.

Do United States passport holders need a visa for Lesotho?

No visa needed, for up to 14 days.

Do Nigeria passport holders need a visa for Lesotho?

eVisa.

Do Pakistan passport holders need a visa for Lesotho?

Visa needed.

Do Brazil passport holders need a visa for Lesotho?

eVisa.

Which region's passports have the easiest access to Lesotho?

Oceania: 10 of 14 passports enter without applying first.

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