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Lesotho
Lesotho visa for Iranian citizens
Entry requirement
Iranian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Lesotho.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Lesotho visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Lesotho visa?
Where Iranian citizens apply for a visa for Lesotho
Lesotho has no embassy or consulate in Iran on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Consulate of Lesotho in Bratislava3,126 km
Slávičie údolie 31, 81102 Bratislava
- Embassy of Lesotho in Rome3,412 km
Via Serchio 8, 00198 Roma
- Embassy of Lesotho in Teltow3,511 km
Kanada-Allee 15A, 14513 Teltow
Measured from Tehran, embassies and consulates of Lesotho are closest in Bratislava, Slovakia (3,126 km), Rome, Italy (3,412 km) and Teltow, Germany (3,511 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Iran is decided by Lesotho, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Citizens of Lesotho travelling to Iran
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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.
Iranian 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 Iranian citizens can stay in Lesotho
How long Iranian citizens may stay in Lesotho is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Iranian citizens apply
Lesotho has no embassy or career consulate in Iran. Iranian citizens apply through a mission of Lesotho accredited to Iran from abroad; the official visa portal of Lesotho names the right place.
Citizens of Lesotho travelling to Iran
Citizens of Lesotho receive their visa for Iran at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Iranian citizens need a visa for Lesotho?
Iranian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Lesotho.
Is there an embassy of Lesotho in Iran?
No. Lesotho has no embassy in Iran. The nearest consulate of Lesotho is in Bratislava, Slovakia, 3,126 km from Tehran.
Do citizens of Lesotho need a visa for Iran?
Citizens of Lesotho receive their visa for Iran at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Can Iranian citizens enter Lesotho visa-free?
No; Iranian 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.