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Lesotho visa for Burundian citizens

Visa required

Lesotho requires Burundian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index

Which Lesotho visa?

All visa types for Lesotho

Where Burundian citizens apply for a visa for Lesotho

Lesotho has no embassy or consulate in Burundi on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

The nearest missions of Lesotho to Gitega are in Pretoria, South Africa (2,490 km from Gitega), Rome, Italy (5,341 km) and Bratislava, Slovakia (5,870 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Burundi is decided by Lesotho, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Citizens of Lesotho travelling to Burundi

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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.

Burundian citizens planning a trip to Lesotho can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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 Burundian citizens can stay in Lesotho

How long Burundian citizens may stay in Lesotho is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How Burundian citizens apply

Lesotho has no embassy or career consulate in Burundi. Burundian citizens apply through a mission of Lesotho accredited to Burundi from abroad; the official visa portal of Lesotho names the right place.

Lesotho’s neighbours for Burundian citizens

South Africa requires Burundian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Citizens of Lesotho travelling to Burundi

Citizens of Lesotho can get a visa on arrival in Burundi, valid for stays of up to 30 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Burundian citizens need a visa for Lesotho?

Lesotho requires Burundian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Is there an embassy of Lesotho in Burundi?

No. Lesotho has no embassy in Burundi. The nearest embassy of Lesotho is in Pretoria, South Africa, 2,490 km from Gitega.

Do citizens of Lesotho need a visa for Burundi?

Citizens of Lesotho can get a visa on arrival in Burundi, valid for stays of up to 30 days.

Can Burundian citizens enter Lesotho visa-free?

No; Burundian 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.