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Ivory Coast visa for citizens of Lesotho

Entry requirement

Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) up to 90 days

Citizens of Lesotho need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for Ivory Coast, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.

Maximum stay
90 days
Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index

Which Ivory Coast visa?

All visa types for Ivory Coast

Where to apply in Lesotho

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

Ivorian citizens travelling to Lesotho

Ivory CoastLesotho Visa required Lesotho visa for citizens of Ivory Coast

Travel advice for Ivory Coast

  • US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
  • 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.

For a trip from Lesotho to Ivory Coast, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Ivory Coast at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 17 February 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Ivory Coast (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Good to know

How long citizens of Lesotho can stay in Ivory Coast

Citizens of Lesotho may stay in Ivory Coast for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Ivory Coast.

How citizens of Lesotho apply

Citizens of Lesotho apply for the ETA for Ivory Coast online on its official government portal before departure; it is linked to the passport they travel with.

Ivory Coast’s neighbours for citizens of Lesotho

Ghana admits citizens of Lesotho visa-free. Mali requires citizens of Lesotho to obtain a visa in advance.

Ivorian citizens travelling to Lesotho

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

Frequently asked questions

Do citizens of Lesotho need a visa for Ivory Coast?

Citizens of Lesotho need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for Ivory Coast, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.

How long can citizens of Lesotho stay in Ivory Coast?

Citizens of Lesotho can stay in Ivory Coast for up to 90 days with an ETA.

Do Ivorian citizens need a visa for Lesotho?

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

Can citizens of Lesotho enter Ivory Coast visa-free?

No; citizens of Lesotho need an ETA for Ivory Coast.

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.