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Australia
Australia visa for citizens of Lesotho
Entry requirement
Citizens of Lesotho need a visa for Australia, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Australia visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Australia visa?
Visitor visa (subclass 600) – Tourist stream
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- The period on your grant letter: usually 3 months, up to 12 months in some cases
- Fee
- A$250
- Processing time
- No fixed time; check the official visa processing time guide, which reports recently decided cases
For the tourist visa, Australia’s official sources give a standard fee of A$250, and applications are made on online.immi.gov.au. Processing time, as Australia states it: No fixed time; check the official visa processing time guide, which reports recently decided cases. Longest stay on the tourist visa: The period on your grant letter: usually 3 months, up to 12 months in some cases.
Where to apply in Lesotho
Australia has no embassy or consulate in Lesotho on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Australian citizens travelling to Lesotho
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Travel advice for Australia
- 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 Australia, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Australia at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 17 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Australia (updated 19 March 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Australia (updated 14 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long citizens of Lesotho can stay in Australia
How long citizens of Lesotho may stay in Australia is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of Lesotho apply
The e-Visa for Australia is applied for online on its official government portal; citizens of Lesotho carry the approval when they travel.
Australian citizens travelling to Lesotho
Australian citizens can enter Lesotho without a visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of Lesotho need a visa for Australia?
Citizens of Lesotho need a visa for Australia, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Is there an embassy of Australia in Lesotho?
No. Australia has no embassy in Lesotho.
How much does the Australia tourist visa cost?
Australia’s official sources give a standard fee of A$250 for the tourist visa. Processing time: No fixed time; check the official visa processing time guide, which reports recently decided cases.
Do Australian citizens need a visa for Lesotho?
Australian citizens can enter Lesotho without a visa.
Can citizens of Lesotho enter Australia visa-free?
No; citizens of Lesotho need an e-Visa for Australia.
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.