Lesotho
Nigeria
Nigeria visa for citizens of Lesotho
Entry requirement
Citizens of Lesotho need an e-Visa for Nigeria, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Nigeria visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Nigeria visa?
Short Visit Visa (e-Visa), Nigeria Immigration Service e-Visa portal
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Usually 30 days per visit (single entry) within a 90-day validity; transit 1 to 7 days
- Processing time
- 48 hours where there is no local objection (NIS Service Level Agreement, April 2026)
Nigeria’s official site for the e-Visa is evisa.immigration.gov.ng. Processing time, as Nigeria states it: 48 hours where there is no local objection (NIS Service Level Agreement, April 2026). Longest stay on the e-Visa: Usually 30 days per visit (single entry) within a 90-day validity; transit 1 to 7 days.
Where to apply in Lesotho
Nigeria has no embassy or consulate in Lesotho on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Nigerian citizens travelling to Lesotho
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Travel advice for Nigeria
- US State Department Level 3: Reconsider travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- 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 Nigeria, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Nigeria at Level 3, reconsider travel (updated 11 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Nigeria (updated 28 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Nigeria (updated 21 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long citizens of Lesotho can stay in Nigeria
Citizens of Lesotho may stay in Nigeria for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Nigeria.
How citizens of Lesotho apply
The e-Visa for Nigeria is applied for online on its official government portal; citizens of Lesotho carry the approval when they travel.
Nigeria’s neighbours for citizens of Lesotho
Benin admits citizens of Lesotho visa-free. Niger requires citizens of Lesotho to obtain a visa in advance.
Nigerian citizens travelling to Lesotho
Nigerian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Lesotho.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of Lesotho need a visa for Nigeria?
Citizens of Lesotho need an e-Visa for Nigeria, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days.
How long can citizens of Lesotho stay in Nigeria?
Citizens of Lesotho can stay in Nigeria for up to 90 days with an e-Visa.
Is there an embassy of Nigeria in Lesotho?
No. Nigeria has no embassy in Lesotho.
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Lesotho?
Nigerian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Lesotho.
Can citizens of Lesotho enter Nigeria visa-free?
No; citizens of Lesotho need an e-Visa for Nigeria.
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.