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Lesotho visa for Indian citizens

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Indian 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 Indian citizens apply for a visa for Lesotho

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

The nearest missions of Lesotho to New Delhi are in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (3,840 km from New Delhi), Bratislava, Slovakia (5,512 km) and Teltow, Germany (5,789 km). Lesotho sets which of its missions takes applications from India; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.

Citizens of Lesotho travelling to India

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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.

Indian citizens 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 Indian citizens can stay in Lesotho

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

How Indian citizens apply

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

Citizens of Lesotho travelling to India

Citizens of Lesotho need a visa for India, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 30 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Indian citizens need a visa for Lesotho?

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

Is there an embassy of Lesotho in India?

No. Lesotho has no embassy in India. The nearest embassy of Lesotho is in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 3,840 km from New Delhi.

Do citizens of Lesotho need a visa for India?

Citizens of Lesotho need a visa for India, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 30 days.

Can Indian citizens enter Lesotho visa-free?

No; Indian 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.