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Lesotho visa for Beninese citizens
Entry requirement
Beninese citizens need a visa for Lesotho, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Lesotho visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Lesotho visa?
Where Beninese citizens apply for a visa for Lesotho
Lesotho has no embassy or consulate in Benin on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Lesotho in Rome4,058 km
Via Serchio 8, 00198 Roma
- High Commission of Lesotho in Pretoria4,532 km
Anderson Street 391, Pretoria
- Consulate of Lesotho in Bratislava4,830 km
Slávičie údolie 31, 81102 Bratislava
Measured from Porto-Novo, embassies and consulates of Lesotho are closest in Rome, Italy (4,058 km), Pretoria, South Africa (4,532 km) and Bratislava, Slovakia (4,830 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Benin is decided by Lesotho, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Citizens of Lesotho travelling to Benin
LesothoBenin Visa-free, 90 days Benin visa for citizens of Lesotho
Travel advice for Lesotho
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
For a trip from Benin to Lesotho, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Lesotho at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 16 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Lesotho (updated 10 December 2025) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Lesotho (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Beninese citizens can stay in Lesotho
How long Beninese citizens may stay in Lesotho is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Beninese citizens apply
Lesotho has no embassy or career consulate in Benin. Beninese citizens apply through a mission of Lesotho accredited to Benin from abroad; the official visa portal of Lesotho names the right place.
Lesotho’s neighbours for Beninese citizens
South Africa admits Beninese citizens visa-free.
Citizens of Lesotho travelling to Benin
Citizens of Lesotho can visit Benin without a visa for up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Beninese citizens need a visa for Lesotho?
Beninese citizens need a visa for Lesotho, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of Lesotho in Benin?
No. Lesotho has no embassy in Benin. The nearest embassy of Lesotho is in Rome, Italy, 4,058 km from Porto-Novo.
Do citizens of Lesotho need a visa for Benin?
Citizens of Lesotho can visit Benin without a visa for up to 90 days.
Can Beninese citizens enter Lesotho visa-free?
No; Beninese citizens need a visa for Lesotho obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.