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Lesotho visa for Iraqi citizens

Visa required

Lesotho requires Iraqi 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 Iraqi citizens apply for a visa for Lesotho

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

Measured from Baghdad, embassies and consulates of Lesotho are closest in Bratislava, Slovakia (2,805 km), Rome, Italy (2,946 km) and Teltow, Germany (3,261 km). Lesotho sets which of its missions takes applications from Iraq; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.

Citizens of Lesotho travelling to Iraq

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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 Iraq 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).

Good to know

How long Iraqi citizens can stay in Lesotho

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

How Iraqi citizens apply

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

Lesotho’s neighbours for Iraqi citizens

South Africa requires Iraqi citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Citizens of Lesotho travelling to Iraq

Citizens of Lesotho need a visa for Iraq, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.

Frequently asked questions

Do Iraqi citizens need a visa for Lesotho?

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

Is there an embassy of Lesotho in Iraq?

No. Lesotho has no embassy in Iraq. The nearest consulate of Lesotho is in Bratislava, Slovakia, 2,805 km from Baghdad.

Do citizens of Lesotho need a visa for Iraq?

Citizens of Lesotho need a visa for Iraq, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.

Can Iraqi citizens enter Lesotho visa-free?

No; Iraqi 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.