Lesotho
South Korea
South Korea visa for citizens of Lesotho
Entry requirement
Citizens of Lesotho need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for South Korea, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 60 days.
- Maximum stay
- 60 days
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- South Korea visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which South Korea visa?
K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- As set for your nationality in the K-ETA eligibility list, 90 days per visit for many countries
- Fee
- ₩10,000
- Processing time
- Generally within 72 hours
All visa types for South Korea
South Korea’s ETA costs ₩10,000 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is k-eta.go.kr. Processing time, as South Korea states it: Generally within 72 hours. Longest stay on the ETA: As set for your nationality in the K-ETA eligibility list, 90 days per visit for many countries.
Where to apply in Lesotho
South Korea has no embassy or consulate in Lesotho on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
South Korean citizens travelling to Lesotho
South KoreaLesotho Visa-free, 14 days Lesotho visa for citizens of South Korea
Travel advice for South Korea
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- 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.
For a trip from Lesotho to South Korea, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates South Korea at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 27 May 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to South Korea (updated 14 May 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for South Korea (updated 4 November 2026).
Good to know
How long citizens of Lesotho can stay in South Korea
Citizens of Lesotho may stay in South Korea for up to 60 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to South Korea.
How citizens of Lesotho apply
Citizens of Lesotho apply for the ETA for South Korea online on its official government portal before departure; it is linked to the passport they travel with.
South Korea’s neighbours for citizens of Lesotho
North Korea requires citizens of Lesotho to obtain a visa in advance.
South Korean citizens travelling to Lesotho
South Korean citizens do not need a visa for Lesotho: stays of up to 14 days are visa-free.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of Lesotho need a visa for South Korea?
Citizens of Lesotho need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for South Korea, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 60 days.
How long can citizens of Lesotho stay in South Korea?
Citizens of Lesotho can stay in South Korea for up to 60 days with an ETA.
How much does the South Korea ETA cost?
South Korea’s official sources give a standard fee of ₩10,000 for the ETA. Processing time: Generally within 72 hours.
Do South Korean citizens need a visa for Lesotho?
South Korean citizens do not need a visa for Lesotho: stays of up to 14 days are visa-free.
Can citizens of Lesotho enter South Korea visa-free?
No; citizens of Lesotho need an ETA for South Korea.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.