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Lesotho entry requirements
What you need to enter Lesotho: visa rules by passport, vaccines, arrival airports and practical details for your trip.
Entry rules change often. We checked these on 27 October 2026 against the sources below. Confirm with the embassy before you book.
Visa rules by passport
| Passports | Entry | Fee | Stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Poland, Finland, Sweden, Germany, Netherlands, France, Spain, Italy, United Kingdom, United States | Visa-free | — | Up to 14 days |
| Ireland | Visa-free | — | Up to 90 days |
Most EU passports: Extensions are possible at immigration offices in Lesotho.
Detailed guide for your passport
Health and vaccines
Yellow fever. A yellow fever certificate is required if you arrive from, or have transited through, a country with yellow fever risk.
Malaria. There is little or no malaria risk.
Routine vaccines should be up to date. Travel clinics commonly also discuss hepatitis A, typhoid and, for longer rural stays, rabies. Book 6 to 8 weeks before departure.
Practical details
- Capital
- Maseru
- Currency
- Lesotho loti (South African rand also accepted) (LSL)
- Languages
- Sesotho, English
- Plug types
- M
- Best time
- March to May and September to November
- Main airports
- Maseru (MSU)
Highlights of Lesotho
- Sani Pass
- Maletsunyane Falls
- Semonkong pony trekking
Frequently asked questions
Do EU citizens need a visa for Lesotho?
No. EU passport holders can visit Lesotho visa-free (up to 14 days).
Is a yellow fever vaccination required for Lesotho?
A yellow fever certificate is required if you arrive from, or have transited through, a country with yellow fever risk.
Is there malaria in Lesotho?
There is little or no malaria risk.
What is the best time to visit Lesotho?
March to May and September to November is generally the best time to visit.
What currency is used in Lesotho?
The currency is the Lesotho loti (South African rand also accepted) (LSL). Cards work in cities and larger hotels; carry some cash for markets and rural areas.
Sources
- WHO: Yellow fever vaccination requirements, country list
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for German citizens (EU reference)
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for British citizens
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for United States citizens
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