Canada
Lesotho
Lesotho visa for Canadian citizens
Entry requirement
Canadian citizens can enter Lesotho without a visa.
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at gov.ls
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Citizens of Lesotho travelling to Canada
LesothoCanada Visa required Canada 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 Canada 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 Canadian citizens can stay in Lesotho
No maximum stay in Lesotho is given in the data for Canadian citizens; the border officer sets it on entry.
Lesotho’s neighbours for Canadian citizens
South Africa admits Canadian citizens visa-free.
Citizens of Lesotho travelling to Canada
Citizens of Lesotho need a visa for Canada, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Lesotho?
Canadian citizens can enter Lesotho without a visa.
Do citizens of Lesotho need a visa for Canada?
Citizens of Lesotho need a visa for Canada, obtained before travel.
Can Canadian citizens enter Lesotho visa-free?
Yes, Canadian citizens 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.