Lesotho
Egypt
Egypt visa for citizens of Lesotho
Entry requirement
Citizens of Lesotho need a visa for Egypt, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Egypt visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Egypt visa?
Tourist visa issued by an Egyptian embassy or consulate
Key facts
- Processing time
- Set by each mission. The Egyptian consulate in Washington allows at least 10 business days, and 6 to 8 weeks for nationalities needing prior security approval.
Processing time, as Egypt states it: Set by each mission. The Egyptian consulate in Washington allows at least 10 business days, and 6 to 8 weeks for nationalities needing prior security approval.
Where citizens of Lesotho apply for a visa for Egypt
Egypt has no embassy or consulate in Lesotho on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Egypt in Pretoria402 km
Bourke Street 270, Pretoria
- Embassy of Egypt in Windhoek1,280 km
Berg Street 10, Windhoek
- Embassy of Egypt in Lusaka1,547 km
Pandit Nehru Road, Lusaka
The nearest Egyptian missions to Maseru are in Pretoria, South Africa (402 km from Maseru), Windhoek, Namibia (1,280 km) and Lusaka, Zambia (1,547 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Lesotho is decided by Egypt, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Egyptian citizens travelling to Lesotho
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Travel advice for Egypt
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)
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 Egypt, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Egypt at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 14 July 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Egypt (updated 27 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Egypt (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long citizens of Lesotho can stay in Egypt
How long citizens of Lesotho may stay in Egypt is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of Lesotho apply
Egypt has no embassy or career consulate in Lesotho. Citizens of Lesotho apply through a mission of Egypt accredited to Lesotho from abroad; the official visa portal of Egypt names the right place.
Egypt’s neighbours for citizens of Lesotho
Palestine admits citizens of Lesotho visa-free. Sudan requires citizens of Lesotho to obtain a visa in advance.
Egyptian citizens travelling to Lesotho
Lesotho requires Egyptian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between Lesotho and Egypt.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of Lesotho need a visa for Egypt?
Citizens of Lesotho need a visa for Egypt, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of Egypt in Lesotho?
No. Egypt has no embassy in Lesotho. The nearest Egyptian embassy is in Pretoria, South Africa, 402 km from Maseru.
Do Egyptian citizens need a visa for Lesotho?
Lesotho requires Egyptian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can citizens of Lesotho enter Egypt visa-free?
No; citizens of Lesotho need a visa for Egypt 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.