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Lesotho visa for citizens of the Central African Republic

Visa required

Citizens of the Central African Republic must obtain a visa before travelling to Lesotho.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

Which Lesotho visa?

All visa types for Lesotho

Where citizens of the Central African Republic apply for a visa for Lesotho

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

The nearest missions of Lesotho to Bangui are in Pretoria, South Africa (3,510 km from Bangui), Rome, Italy (4,219 km) and Bratislava, Slovakia (4,871 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of the Central African Republic is decided by Lesotho, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Citizens of Lesotho travelling to the Central African Republic

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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.

Citizens of the Central African Republic 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 citizens of the Central African Republic can stay in Lesotho

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

How citizens of the Central African Republic apply

Lesotho has no embassy or career consulate in the Central African Republic. Citizens of the Central African Republic apply through a mission of Lesotho accredited to the Central African Republic from abroad; the official visa portal of Lesotho names the right place.

Lesotho’s neighbours for citizens of the Central African Republic

South Africa requires citizens of the Central African Republic to obtain a visa in advance.

Citizens of Lesotho travelling to the Central African Republic

Citizens of Lesotho need a visa for the Central African Republic, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between the Central African Republic and Lesotho.

Frequently asked questions

Do citizens of the Central African Republic need a visa for Lesotho?

Citizens of the Central African Republic must obtain a visa before travelling to Lesotho.

Is there an embassy of Lesotho in the Central African Republic?

No. Lesotho has no embassy in the Central African Republic. The nearest embassy of Lesotho is in Pretoria, South Africa, 3,510 km from Bangui.

Do citizens of Lesotho need a visa for the Central African Republic?

Citizens of Lesotho need a visa for the Central African Republic, obtained before travel.

Can citizens of the Central African Republic enter Lesotho visa-free?

No; citizens of the Central African Republic need a visa for Lesotho obtained in advance.

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.