LesothoMexico

Mexico visa for citizens of Lesotho

Entry requirement

Visa required

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

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index

Which Mexico visa?

Visitor visa without permission to carry out paid activities (visa de visitante sin permiso para realizar actividades remuneradas)

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to 180 days, as authorised by the INM at entry
Fee
US$56
Processing time
Response within 10 working days

Apply on gob.mx – SRE-01-031 visitor visa

All visa types for Mexico

For the tourist visa, Mexico’s official sources give a standard fee of US$56, and applications are made on gob.mx. Processing time, as Mexico states it: Response within 10 working days. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 180 days, as authorised by the INM at entry.

Where citizens of Lesotho apply for a visa for Mexico

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

The nearest Mexican missions to Maseru are in Pretoria, South Africa (401 km from Maseru), Port Louis, Mauritius (3,202 km) and Nairobi, Kenya (3,272 km). Mexico sets which of its missions takes applications from Lesotho; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.

Mexican citizens travelling to Lesotho

MexicoLesotho Visa required Lesotho visa for citizens of Mexico

Travel advice for Mexico

  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all but essential travel to parts of the country
  • 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 Mexico, it helps to know the official travel advice: the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all but essential travel to parts of Mexico (updated 20 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Mexico (updated 19 October 2026).

Good to know

How long citizens of Lesotho can stay in Mexico

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

How citizens of Lesotho apply

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

Mexico’s neighbours for citizens of Lesotho

Belize admits citizens of Lesotho visa-free. Guatemala and the United States require citizens of Lesotho to obtain a visa in advance.

Mexican citizens travelling to Lesotho

Mexican citizens need a visa for Lesotho, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between Lesotho and Mexico.

Frequently asked questions

Do citizens of Lesotho need a visa for Mexico?

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

Is there an embassy of Mexico in Lesotho?

No. Mexico has no embassy in Lesotho. The nearest Mexican embassy is in Pretoria, South Africa, 401 km from Maseru.

How much does the Mexico tourist visa cost?

Mexico’s official sources give a standard fee of US$56 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Response within 10 working days.

Do Mexican citizens need a visa for Lesotho?

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

Can citizens of Lesotho enter Mexico visa-free?

No; citizens of Lesotho need a visa for Mexico 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.