Ivory Coast
Lesotho
Lesotho visa for Ivorian citizens
Entry requirement
Lesotho requires Ivorian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Lesotho visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Lesotho visa?
Where Ivorian citizens apply for a visa for Lesotho
Lesotho has no embassy or consulate in Ivory Coast on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Lesotho in Rome4,278 km
Via Serchio 8, 00198 Roma
- Embassy of Lesotho in Brussels4,978 km
Boulevard General Wahis, 45, 1030 Schaerbeek, Brussels
- High Commission of Lesotho in London4,990 km
Chesham Place;Chesham High Commission in London 7, SW1X 8HN London
Measured from Yamoussoukro, embassies and consulates of Lesotho are closest in Rome, Italy (4,278 km), Brussels, Belgium (4,978 km) and London, the United Kingdom (4,990 km). Lesotho sets which of its missions takes applications from Ivory Coast; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
Citizens of Lesotho travelling to Ivory Coast
LesothoIvory Coast Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Ivory Coast 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.
Ivorian 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 Ivorian citizens can stay in Lesotho
How long Ivorian citizens may stay in Lesotho is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Ivorian citizens apply
Lesotho has no embassy or career consulate in Ivory Coast. Ivorian citizens apply through a mission of Lesotho accredited to Ivory Coast from abroad; the official visa portal of Lesotho names the right place.
Citizens of Lesotho travelling to Ivory Coast
Citizens of Lesotho do not need a visa for Ivory Coast, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Ivorian citizens need a visa for Lesotho?
Lesotho requires Ivorian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of Lesotho in Ivory Coast?
No. Lesotho has no embassy in Ivory Coast. The nearest embassy of Lesotho is in Rome, Italy, 4,278 km from Yamoussoukro.
Do citizens of Lesotho need a visa for Ivory Coast?
Citizens of Lesotho do not need a visa for Ivory Coast, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days.
Can Ivorian citizens enter Lesotho visa-free?
No; Ivorian 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.