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Lesotho visa for Eritrean citizens

Visa required

Eritrean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Lesotho.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index

Which Lesotho visa?

All visa types for Lesotho

Where Eritrean citizens apply for a visa for Lesotho

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

The nearest missions of Lesotho to Asmara are in Rome, Italy (3,890 km from Asmara), Bratislava, Slovakia (4,161 km) and Teltow, Germany (4,700 km). Lesotho sets which of its missions takes applications from Eritrea; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.

Citizens of Lesotho travelling to Eritrea

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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.

For a trip from Eritrea 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 Eritrean citizens can stay in Lesotho

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

How Eritrean citizens apply

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

Lesotho’s neighbours for Eritrean citizens

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

Citizens of Lesotho travelling to Eritrea

Citizens of Lesotho must obtain a visa before travelling to Eritrea. The rule is the same in both directions between Eritrea and Lesotho.

Frequently asked questions

Do Eritrean citizens need a visa for Lesotho?

Eritrean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Lesotho.

Is there an embassy of Lesotho in Eritrea?

No. Lesotho has no embassy in Eritrea. The nearest embassy of Lesotho is in Rome, Italy, 3,890 km from Asmara.

Do citizens of Lesotho need a visa for Eritrea?

Citizens of Lesotho must obtain a visa before travelling to Eritrea.

Can Eritrean citizens enter Lesotho visa-free?

No; Eritrean 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.