Gambia
Lesotho
Lesotho visa for citizens of the Gambia
Entry requirement
Citizens of the Gambia do not need a visa for Lesotho: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Citizens of Lesotho travelling to the Gambia
LesothoGambia Visa-free, 90 days Gambia visa for citizens of Lesotho
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 Gambia 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long citizens of the Gambia can stay in Lesotho
Citizens of the Gambia may stay in Lesotho for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Lesotho.
Lesotho’s neighbours for citizens of the Gambia
South Africa requires citizens of the Gambia to obtain a visa in advance.
Citizens of Lesotho travelling to the Gambia
No visa is needed by citizens of Lesotho for the Gambia, for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between the Gambia and Lesotho.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of the Gambia need a visa for Lesotho?
Citizens of the Gambia do not need a visa for Lesotho: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
How long can citizens of the Gambia stay in Lesotho?
Citizens of the Gambia can stay in Lesotho for up to 90 days.
Do citizens of Lesotho need a visa for the Gambia?
No visa is needed by citizens of Lesotho for the Gambia, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can citizens of the Gambia enter Lesotho visa-free?
Yes, citizens of the Gambia can enter Lesotho without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
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.