Botswana
Lesotho
Lesotho visa for citizens of Botswana
Entry requirement
Citizens of Botswana do not need a visa to travel to Lesotho.
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Citizens of Lesotho travelling to Botswana
LesothoBotswana Visa-free, 90 days Botswana 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 Botswana 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 citizens of Botswana can stay in Lesotho
No maximum stay in Lesotho is given in the data for citizens of Botswana; the border officer sets it on entry.
Lesotho’s neighbours for citizens of Botswana
South Africa admits citizens of Botswana visa-free.
Citizens of Lesotho travelling to Botswana
No visa is needed by citizens of Lesotho for Botswana, for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Botswana and Lesotho.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of Botswana need a visa for Lesotho?
Citizens of Botswana do not need a visa to travel to Lesotho.
Do citizens of Lesotho need a visa for Botswana?
No visa is needed by citizens of Lesotho for Botswana, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can citizens of Botswana enter Lesotho visa-free?
Yes, citizens of Botswana can enter Lesotho without a visa.
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.