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Lesotho visa for Gabonese citizens

Entry requirement

Visa required

Gabonese citizens need a visa for Lesotho, obtained before travel.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index

Which Lesotho visa?

All visa types for Lesotho

Where Gabonese citizens apply for a visa for Lesotho

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

The nearest missions of Lesotho to Libreville are in Pretoria, South Africa (3,540 km from Libreville), Rome, Italy (4,628 km) and Bratislava, Slovakia (5,361 km). Lesotho sets which of its missions takes applications from Gabon; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.

Citizens of Lesotho travelling to Gabon

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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 Gabon 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 Gabonese citizens can stay in Lesotho

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

How Gabonese citizens apply

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

Lesotho’s neighbours for Gabonese citizens

South Africa admits Gabonese citizens visa-free.

Citizens of Lesotho travelling to Gabon

Citizens of Lesotho need a visa for Gabon, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Gabonese citizens need a visa for Lesotho?

Gabonese citizens need a visa for Lesotho, obtained before travel.

Is there an embassy of Lesotho in Gabon?

No. Lesotho has no embassy in Gabon. The nearest embassy of Lesotho is in Pretoria, South Africa, 3,540 km from Libreville.

Do citizens of Lesotho need a visa for Gabon?

Citizens of Lesotho need a visa for Gabon, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days.

Can Gabonese citizens enter Lesotho visa-free?

No; Gabonese 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.