Lesotho
France
France visa for citizens of Lesotho
Entry requirement
France requires citizens of Lesotho to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- France visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which France visa?
Uniform Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment.
For the tourist visa, France’s official sources give a standard fee of €90, and applications are made on france-visas.gouv.fr. Processing time, as France states it: Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
French missions in Lesotho
- Honorary Consulate of France in Maseru
Kingsway, Maseru
- Consulate General of France in Johannesburg350 km
Rosebank Corner Building, 3ème étage, 191 Jan Smuts Avenue, 2193 Parktown North, Randburg, 2196 Johannesburg
France has 1 mission in Lesotho. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Maseru.
France looks after Lesotho from abroad: the official diplomatic lists used here name a consulate general in Johannesburg, South Africa (350 km from Maseru) as the responsible post. France sets which of its missions takes applications from Lesotho; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
French citizens travelling to Lesotho
FranceLesotho Visa-free, 14 days Lesotho visa for citizens of France
Travel advice for France
- 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.
Citizens of Lesotho planning a trip to France can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates France at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 20 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to France (updated 22 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for France (updated 28 October 2026).
Good to know
How long citizens of Lesotho can stay in France
How long citizens of Lesotho may stay in France is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of Lesotho apply
France has no embassy or career consulate in Lesotho, and its honorary consulate in Maseru normally does not issue visas. Citizens of Lesotho apply through a mission of France accredited to Lesotho from abroad, or through another Schengen state that represents France for visas; the official visa portal of France names the right place.
France and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by France lets citizens of Lesotho travel in all Schengen states; apply to France when it is the main destination of the trip.
France’s neighbours for citizens of Lesotho
Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, Italy, Andorra, Monaco and Spain require citizens of Lesotho to obtain a visa in advance.
French citizens travelling to Lesotho
French citizens do not need a visa for Lesotho: stays of up to 14 days are visa-free.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of Lesotho need a visa for France?
France requires citizens of Lesotho to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of France in Lesotho?
No. France has no embassy in Lesotho, only honorary consulates in Maseru. Official diplomatic lists name its consulate general in Johannesburg, South Africa for Lesotho.
How much does the France tourist visa cost?
France’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment.
Do French citizens need a visa for Lesotho?
French citizens do not need a visa for Lesotho: stays of up to 14 days are visa-free.
Can citizens of Lesotho enter France visa-free?
No; citizens of Lesotho need a visa for France 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.