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Lesotho visa for Ethiopian citizens

Visa required

Lesotho requires Ethiopian 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 Ethiopian citizens apply for a visa for Lesotho

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

The nearest missions of Lesotho to Addis Ababa are in Pretoria, South Africa (4,032 km from Addis Ababa), Rome, Italy (4,469 km) and Bratislava, Slovakia (4,801 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Ethiopia is decided by Lesotho, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Citizens of Lesotho travelling to Ethiopia

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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.

Before travelling from Ethiopia to Lesotho, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

Good to know

How long Ethiopian citizens can stay in Lesotho

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

How Ethiopian citizens apply

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

Citizens of Lesotho travelling to Ethiopia

Citizens of Lesotho receive their visa for Ethiopia at the border; it covers up to 90 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Ethiopian citizens need a visa for Lesotho?

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

Is there an embassy of Lesotho in Ethiopia?

No. Lesotho has no embassy in Ethiopia. The nearest embassy of Lesotho is in Pretoria, South Africa, 4,032 km from Addis Ababa.

Do citizens of Lesotho need a visa for Ethiopia?

Citizens of Lesotho receive their visa for Ethiopia at the border; it covers up to 90 days.

Can Ethiopian citizens enter Lesotho visa-free?

No; Ethiopian 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.