Lesotho
Netherlands
Netherlands visa for citizens of Lesotho
Entry requirement
Citizens of Lesotho need a visa for the Netherlands, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Netherlands visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Netherlands 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 within 15 days, up to 45 days in individual cases. You receive an e-mail when processing ends; it does not say whether the visa was granted.
All visa types for the Netherlands
The Netherlands’ tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is consular.mfaservices.nl. Processing time, as the Netherlands states it: Usually within 15 days, up to 45 days in individual cases. You receive an e-mail when processing ends; it does not say whether the visa was granted. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Where citizens of Lesotho apply for a visa for the Netherlands
Netherlands 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 the Netherlands in Pretoria401 km
Florence Ribeiro Avenue 210, Pretoria
The Netherlands looks after Lesotho from abroad: the official diplomatic lists used here name an embassy in Pretoria, South Africa (401 km from Maseru) as the responsible post. Which post accepts applications from residents of Lesotho is decided by the Netherlands, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Dutch citizens travelling to Lesotho
NetherlandsLesotho Visa-free, 14 days Lesotho visa for citizens of the Netherlands
Travel advice for the Netherlands
- 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.
Before travelling from Lesotho to the Netherlands, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates the Netherlands at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 17 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the Netherlands (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the Netherlands (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long citizens of Lesotho can stay in the Netherlands
How long citizens of Lesotho may stay in the Netherlands is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of Lesotho apply
The Netherlands has no embassy or career consulate in Lesotho. Citizens of Lesotho apply through a mission of the Netherlands accredited to Lesotho from abroad, or through another Schengen state that represents the Netherlands for visas; the official visa portal of the Netherlands names the right place.
the Netherlands and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by the Netherlands lets citizens of Lesotho travel in all Schengen states; apply to the Netherlands when it is the main destination of the trip.
The Netherlands’ neighbours for citizens of Lesotho
Germany and Belgium require citizens of Lesotho to obtain a visa in advance.
Dutch citizens travelling to Lesotho
Lesotho admits Dutch citizens without a visa for stays of up to 14 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of Lesotho need a visa for the Netherlands?
Citizens of Lesotho need a visa for the Netherlands, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of the Netherlands in Lesotho?
No. The Netherlands has no embassy in Lesotho. Official diplomatic lists name its embassy in Pretoria, South Africa for Lesotho.
How much does the Netherlands tourist visa cost?
The Netherlands’ official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually within 15 days, up to 45 days in individual cases. You receive an e-mail when processing ends; it does not say whether the visa was granted.
Do Dutch citizens need a visa for Lesotho?
Lesotho admits Dutch citizens without a visa for stays of up to 14 days.
Can citizens of Lesotho enter the Netherlands visa-free?
No; citizens of Lesotho need a visa for the Netherlands 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.