LesothoChile

Chile visa for citizens of Lesotho

Visa required

Citizens of Lesotho must obtain a visa before travelling to Chile.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index

Which Chile visa?

Transitory stay permit (Permanencia Transitoria) and prior authorisation or visa

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to 90 days, extendable once by up to 90 days; never beyond the passport's validity

Apply on SERMIG – Permanencia Transitoria

All visa types for Chile

Chile’s official site for the tourist visa is serviciomigraciones.cl. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days, extendable once by up to 90 days; never beyond the passport's validity.

Where citizens of Lesotho apply for a visa for Chile

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

Measured from Maseru, Chilean embassies and consulates are closest in Pretoria, South Africa (401 km), Nairobi, Kenya (3,271 km) and Accra, Ghana (4,881 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Lesotho is decided by Chile, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Chilean citizens travelling to Lesotho

ChileLesotho Visa required Lesotho visa for citizens of Chile

Travel advice for Chile

  • US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
  • 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 Chile, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Chile at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 18 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Chile (updated 9 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Chile (updated 20 October 2026).

Good to know

How long citizens of Lesotho can stay in Chile

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

How citizens of Lesotho apply

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

Chile’s neighbours for citizens of Lesotho

Peru and Argentina require citizens of Lesotho to obtain a visa in advance.

Chilean citizens travelling to Lesotho

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

Frequently asked questions

Do citizens of Lesotho need a visa for Chile?

Citizens of Lesotho must obtain a visa before travelling to Chile.

Is there an embassy of Chile in Lesotho?

No. Chile has no embassy in Lesotho. The nearest Chilean embassy is in Pretoria, South Africa, 401 km from Maseru.

Do Chilean citizens need a visa for Lesotho?

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

Can citizens of Lesotho enter Chile visa-free?

No; citizens of Lesotho need a visa for Chile 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.