Lesotho
Germany
Germany visa for citizens of Lesotho
Entry requirement
Germany requires citizens of Lesotho to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Germany visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Germany visa?
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 the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top.
For the tourist visa, Germany’s official sources give a standard fee of €90, and applications are made on videx.diplo.de. Processing time, as Germany states it: Usually 15 days after the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
German missions in Lesotho
- Honorary Consulate of Germany in Maseru
Kingsway, Maseru
- Embassy of Germany in Pretoria404 km
Pretorius Street 1267, Pretoria
Germany has 1 mission in Lesotho. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Maseru.
According to the official diplomatic lists used here, Germany covers Lesotho from its embassy in Pretoria, South Africa (404 km from Maseru). Which post accepts applications from residents of Lesotho is decided by Germany, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
German citizens travelling to Lesotho
GermanyLesotho Visa-free, 14 days Lesotho visa for citizens of Germany
Travel advice for Germany
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
For a trip from Lesotho to Germany, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Germany at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 12 May 2025) and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Germany (updated 11 August 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long citizens of Lesotho can stay in Germany
How long citizens of Lesotho may stay in Germany is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of Lesotho apply
Germany 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 Germany accredited to Lesotho from abroad, or through another Schengen state that represents Germany for visas; the official visa portal of Germany names the right place.
Germany and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Germany lets citizens of Lesotho travel in all Schengen states; apply to Germany when it is the main destination of the trip.
Germany’s neighbours for citizens of Lesotho
Switzerland, Poland, the Netherlands, Denmark, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Luxembourg, France and Austria require citizens of Lesotho to obtain a visa in advance.
German citizens travelling to Lesotho
Lesotho admits German citizens without a visa for stays of up to 14 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of Lesotho need a visa for Germany?
Germany requires citizens of Lesotho to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of Germany in Lesotho?
No. Germany has no embassy in Lesotho, only honorary consulates in Maseru. Official diplomatic lists name its embassy in Pretoria, South Africa for Lesotho.
How much does the Germany tourist visa cost?
Germany’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually 15 days after the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top.
Do German citizens need a visa for Lesotho?
Lesotho admits German citizens without a visa for stays of up to 14 days.
Can citizens of Lesotho enter Germany visa-free?
No; citizens of Lesotho need a visa for Germany 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.