Visa requirements for Lesotho citizens are administrative entry restrictions imposed by the authorities of other states. As of July 2, 2021, Lesotho citizens enjoyed visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 75 countries and territories. This impressive level of travel freedom places the Lesotho passport 71st globally, according to the Henley Passport Index.
Visa-Free Travel: 49 Countries
Lesotho passport holders can travel without a visa to the following 49 countries, offering a diverse range of destinations from the Caribbean to Africa and beyond:
- Angola
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Bahamas
- Bangladesh
- Barbados
- Belize
- Benin
- Botswana
- British Virgin Islands
- Cayman Islands
- Cook Islands
- Dominica
- Ecuador
- Eswatini
- Fiji
- Gambia
- Ghana
- Grenada
- Guyana
- Haiti
- Hong Kong
- Israel
- Jamaica
- Kenya
- Kosovo
- Lesotho
- Macau
- Malawi
- Malaysia
- Mauritius
- Micronesia
- Namibia
- Palestinian Territories
- Panama
- Philippines
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Singapore
- South Africa
- Tanzania
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Uganda
- Vanuatu
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
Visa on Arrival: 26 Countries
For another set of countries, Lesotho nationals can obtain a visa upon arrival. Typically, this visa is issued at the airport or border crossing point. The details such as fees, validity, and allowed duration of stay can vary by country. The following 26 countries offer this convenience:
- Bolivia
- Burundi
- Cambodia
- Cape Verde
- Comoros
- Djibouti
- Ethiopia
- Guinea-Bissau
- Jordan
- Macao
- Madagascar
- Maldives
- Mauritania
- Mozambique
- Nepal
- Nicaragua
- Nigeria
- Niue
- Palau
- Samoa
- Senegal
- Seychelles
- Sierra Leone
- Timor-Leste
- Togo
- Tuvalu
The world is increasingly accessible for Lesotho citizens, with 78 countries welcoming them either visa-free or with simplified visa procedures. This enhanced mobility opens up a myriad of opportunities for travel, cultural exchange, and global engagement.
