Lesotho
Afghanistan
Afghanistan visa for citizens of Lesotho
Entry requirement
Citizens of Lesotho need a visa for Afghanistan, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Afghanistan visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Afghanistan visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- One month
- Fee
- US$80
All visa types for Afghanistan
Afghanistan’s tourist visa costs US$80 at the standard rate published by its authorities. Longest stay on the tourist visa: One month.
Where citizens of Lesotho apply for a visa for Afghanistan
Afghanistan has no embassy or consulate in Lesotho on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- 5,279 km
- 5,795 km
- 6,633 km
The nearest Afghan missions to Maseru are in Sanaa, Yemen (5,279 km from Maseru), Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (5,795 km) and Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City, the United Arab Emirates (6,633 km). Afghanistan sets which of its missions takes applications from Lesotho; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
Afghan citizens travelling to Lesotho
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Travel advice for Afghanistan
- US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to the whole country
- German Foreign Office Travel warning for the whole country (Reisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from Lesotho to Afghanistan, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Afghanistan at Level 4, do not travel (updated 19 February 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to Afghanistan (updated 30 July 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Afghanistan (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long citizens of Lesotho can stay in Afghanistan
How long citizens of Lesotho may stay in Afghanistan is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of Lesotho apply
Afghanistan has no embassy or career consulate in Lesotho. Citizens of Lesotho apply through a mission of Afghanistan accredited to Lesotho from abroad; the official visa portal of Afghanistan names the right place.
Afghanistan’s neighbours for citizens of Lesotho
Turkmenistan, China and Uzbekistan require citizens of Lesotho to obtain a visa in advance.
Afghan citizens travelling to Lesotho
Lesotho requires Afghan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between Lesotho and Afghanistan.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of Lesotho need a visa for Afghanistan?
Citizens of Lesotho need a visa for Afghanistan, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of Afghanistan in Lesotho?
No. Afghanistan has no embassy in Lesotho. The nearest Afghan embassy is in Sanaa, Yemen, 5,279 km from Maseru.
How much does the Afghanistan tourist visa cost?
Afghanistan’s official sources give a standard fee of US$80 for the tourist visa.
Do Afghan citizens need a visa for Lesotho?
Lesotho requires Afghan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can citizens of Lesotho enter Afghanistan visa-free?
No; citizens of Lesotho need a visa for Afghanistan obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.