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Brazil visa for citizens of Lesotho

Entry requirement

Visa required

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

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index

Which Brazil visa?

Visit visa (VIVIS) and visa-free visits

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to 90 days; extendable to a maximum of 180 days in a year

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All visa types for Brazil

Brazil’s official site for the tourist visa is gov.br. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days; extendable to a maximum of 180 days in a year.

Where citizens of Lesotho apply for a visa for Brazil

Brazil 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 Brazilian missions to Maseru are in Pretoria, South Africa (400 km from Maseru), Gaborone, Botswana (541 km) and Maputo, Mozambique (627 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Lesotho is decided by Brazil, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Brazilian citizens travelling to Lesotho

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Travel advice for Brazil

  • US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all but essential travel to parts of the country
  • 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.

Citizens of Lesotho planning a trip to Brazil can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Brazil at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 30 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all but essential travel to parts of Brazil (updated 28 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Brazil (updated 27 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Good to know

How long citizens of Lesotho can stay in Brazil

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

How citizens of Lesotho apply

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

Brazil’s neighbours for citizens of Lesotho

Guyana admits citizens of Lesotho visa-free. Peru, Uruguay, Paraguay, Venezuela and Argentina require citizens of Lesotho to obtain a visa in advance.

Brazilian citizens travelling to Lesotho

Brazilian citizens need a visa for Lesotho, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between Lesotho and Brazil.

Frequently asked questions

Do citizens of Lesotho need a visa for Brazil?

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

Is there an embassy of Brazil in Lesotho?

No. Brazil has no embassy in Lesotho. The nearest Brazilian embassy is in Pretoria, South Africa, 400 km from Maseru.

Do Brazilian citizens need a visa for Lesotho?

Brazilian citizens need a visa for Lesotho, obtained before travel.

Can citizens of Lesotho enter Brazil visa-free?

No; citizens of Lesotho need a visa for Brazil 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.