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Belarus visa for citizens of Lesotho

Visa required

Belarus requires citizens of Lesotho to hold a visa issued in advance.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index

Which Belarus visa?

Visa-free stay and short-term (C) visa for tourism and private visits

Key facts

Maximum stay
Visa-free: the period set for your nationality (often 30 days); C visas are valid for up to 90 days; tourist visas up to 30 days.
Fee
€60
Processing time
5 working days; 2 working days with urgent processing.

Apply on MFA of Belarus: visa information

All visa types for Belarus

Belarus’ tourist visa costs €60 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is mfa.gov.by. Processing time, as Belarus states it: 5 working days; 2 working days with urgent processing. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Visa-free: the period set for your nationality (often 30 days); C visas are valid for up to 90 days; tourist visas up to 30 days.

Where citizens of Lesotho apply for a visa for Belarus

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

The nearest Belarusian missions to Maseru are in Pretoria, South Africa (399 km from Maseru), Abuja, Nigeria (4,770 km) and Tel Aviv, Israel (6,870 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Lesotho is decided by Belarus, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Belarusian citizens travelling to Lesotho

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Travel advice for Belarus

  • 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.

For a trip from Lesotho to Belarus, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Belarus at Level 4, do not travel (updated 28 December 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to Belarus (updated 10 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Belarus (updated 13 October 2026).

Good to know

How long citizens of Lesotho can stay in Belarus

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

How citizens of Lesotho apply

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

Belarus’ neighbours for citizens of Lesotho

Poland, Lithuania, Ukraine, Russia and Latvia require citizens of Lesotho to obtain a visa in advance.

Belarusian citizens travelling to Lesotho

Belarusian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Lesotho. The rule is the same in both directions between Lesotho and Belarus.

Frequently asked questions

Do citizens of Lesotho need a visa for Belarus?

Belarus requires citizens of Lesotho to hold a visa issued in advance.

Is there an embassy of Belarus in Lesotho?

No. Belarus has no embassy in Lesotho. The nearest Belarusian embassy is in Pretoria, South Africa, 399 km from Maseru.

How much does the Belarus tourist visa cost?

Belarus’ official sources give a standard fee of €60 for the tourist visa. Processing time: 5 working days; 2 working days with urgent processing.

Do Belarusian citizens need a visa for Lesotho?

Belarusian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Lesotho.

Can citizens of Lesotho enter Belarus visa-free?

No; citizens of Lesotho need a visa for Belarus 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.