Cape Verde
Lesotho
Lesotho visa for Cape Verdean citizens
Entry requirement
Cape Verdean 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 Cape Verdean citizens apply for a visa for Lesotho
Lesotho has no embassy or consulate in Cape Verde on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Lesotho in Dublin4,530 km
Baggot Street Lower 66, Dublin
- High Commission of Lesotho in London4,567 km
Chesham Place;Chesham High Commission in London 7, SW1X 8HN London
- Embassy of Lesotho in Rome4,569 km
Via Serchio 8, 00198 Roma
The nearest missions of Lesotho to Praia are in Dublin, Ireland (4,530 km from Praia), London, the United Kingdom (4,567 km) and Rome, Italy (4,569 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Cape Verde is decided by Lesotho, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Citizens of Lesotho travelling to Cape Verde
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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.
Cape Verdean 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 Cape Verdean citizens can stay in Lesotho
How long Cape Verdean citizens may stay in Lesotho is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Cape Verdean citizens apply
Lesotho has no embassy or career consulate in Cape Verde. Cape Verdean citizens apply through a mission of Lesotho accredited to Cape Verde from abroad; the official visa portal of Lesotho names the right place.
Lesotho’s neighbours for Cape Verdean citizens
South Africa admits Cape Verdean citizens visa-free.
Citizens of Lesotho travelling to Cape Verde
Cape Verde issues citizens of Lesotho a visa on arrival, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for Lesotho?
Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for Lesotho, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of Lesotho in Cape Verde?
No. Lesotho has no embassy in Cape Verde. The nearest embassy of Lesotho is in Dublin, Ireland, 4,530 km from Praia.
Do citizens of Lesotho need a visa for Cape Verde?
Cape Verde issues citizens of Lesotho a visa on arrival, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can Cape Verdean citizens enter Lesotho visa-free?
No; Cape Verdean 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.