LesothoCyprus

Cyprus visa for citizens of Lesotho

Visa required

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

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index

Which Cyprus visa?

Short-stay visa (Category C)

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Fee
€90
Processing time
Normally 15 days; up to 45 days if further checks or documents are needed.

All visa types for Cyprus

Cyprus’ tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities. Processing time, as Cyprus states it: Normally 15 days; up to 45 days if further checks or documents are needed. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Where citizens of Lesotho apply for a visa for Cyprus

Cyprus 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, Cypriot embassies and consulates are closest in Pretoria, South Africa (402 km), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (6,348 km) and Cairo, Egypt (6,615 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Lesotho is decided by Cyprus, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Cypriot citizens travelling to Lesotho

CyprusLesotho Visa-free, 14 days Lesotho visa for citizens of Cyprus

Travel advice for Cyprus

  • 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 Cyprus, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Cyprus at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 31 May 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Cyprus (updated 14 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Cyprus (updated 15 October 2026).

Good to know

How long citizens of Lesotho can stay in Cyprus

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

How citizens of Lesotho apply

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

Cypriot citizens travelling to Lesotho

Lesotho admits Cypriot citizens without a visa for stays of up to 14 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do citizens of Lesotho need a visa for Cyprus?

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

Is there an embassy of Cyprus in Lesotho?

No. Cyprus has no embassy in Lesotho. The nearest Cypriot embassy is in Pretoria, South Africa, 402 km from Maseru.

How much does the Cyprus tourist visa cost?

Cyprus’ official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Normally 15 days; up to 45 days if further checks or documents are needed.

Do Cypriot citizens need a visa for Lesotho?

Lesotho admits Cypriot citizens without a visa for stays of up to 14 days.

Can citizens of Lesotho enter Cyprus visa-free?

No; citizens of Lesotho need a visa for Cyprus 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.