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Argentina visa for citizens of Lesotho

Visa required

Citizens of Lesotho need a visa for Argentina, obtained before travel.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index

Which Argentina visa?

Tourist entry and tourist visa (residencia transitoria – turista)

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to 3 months, extendable once for a similar period
Fee
US$150

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All visa types for Argentina

Argentina’s tourist visa costs US$150 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is migraciones.gob.ar. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 3 months, extendable once for a similar period.

Where citizens of Lesotho apply for a visa for Argentina

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

According to the official diplomatic lists used here, Argentina covers Lesotho from its embassy in Pretoria, South Africa (404 km from Maseru) and its consulate general in Johannesburg, South Africa. Measured from Maseru, other Argentine embassies and consulates are closest in Maputo, Mozambique (625 km) and Luanda, Angola (2,720 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Lesotho is decided by Argentina, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Argentine citizens travelling to Lesotho

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Travel advice for Argentina

  • US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
  • 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 Lesotho to Argentina, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Argentina at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 9 July 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Argentina (updated 7 May 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Argentina (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 Argentina

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

How citizens of Lesotho apply

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

Argentina’s neighbours for citizens of Lesotho

Chile, Uruguay, Paraguay and Brazil require citizens of Lesotho to obtain a visa in advance.

Argentine citizens travelling to Lesotho

Lesotho requires Argentine citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between Lesotho and Argentina.

Frequently asked questions

Do citizens of Lesotho need a visa for Argentina?

Citizens of Lesotho need a visa for Argentina, obtained before travel.

Is there an embassy of Argentina in Lesotho?

No. Argentina has no embassy in Lesotho. Official diplomatic lists name its embassy in Pretoria, South Africa for Lesotho.

How much does the Argentina tourist visa cost?

Argentina’s official sources give a standard fee of US$150 for the tourist visa.

Do Argentine citizens need a visa for Lesotho?

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

Can citizens of Lesotho enter Argentina visa-free?

No; citizens of Lesotho need a visa for Argentina 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.