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Spain visa for citizens of Lesotho

Visa required

Citizens of Lesotho must obtain a visa before travelling to Spain.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index

Which Spain visa?

Schengen visa (visado de estancia) for tourism

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
Fee
€90
Processing time
15 calendar days from submission, extendable up to 45 days if documents or an interview are requested.

All visa types for Spain

Spain’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities. Processing time, as Spain states it: 15 calendar days from submission, extendable up to 45 days if documents or an interview are requested. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Where citizens of Lesotho apply for a visa for Spain

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

According to the official diplomatic lists used here, Spain covers Lesotho from its embassy in Pretoria, South Africa (402 km from Maseru). Spain sets which of its missions takes applications from Lesotho; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.

Spanish citizens travelling to Lesotho

SpainLesotho Visa-free, 14 days Lesotho visa for citizens of Spain

Travel advice for Spain

  • 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.

Citizens of Lesotho planning a trip to Spain can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Spain at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 31 July 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Spain (updated 28 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Spain (updated 2 November 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

Good to know

How long citizens of Lesotho can stay in Spain

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

How citizens of Lesotho apply

Spain has no embassy or career consulate in Lesotho. Citizens of Lesotho apply through a mission of Spain accredited to Lesotho from abroad, or through another Schengen state that represents Spain for visas; the official visa portal of Spain names the right place.

Spain and the Schengen area

A Schengen visa issued by Spain lets citizens of Lesotho travel in all Schengen states; apply to Spain when it is the main destination of the trip.

Spain’s neighbours for citizens of Lesotho

Andorra, Portugal, France and Morocco require citizens of Lesotho to obtain a visa in advance.

Spanish citizens travelling to Lesotho

Lesotho admits Spanish citizens without a visa for stays of up to 14 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do citizens of Lesotho need a visa for Spain?

Citizens of Lesotho must obtain a visa before travelling to Spain.

Is there an embassy of Spain in Lesotho?

No. Spain has no embassy in Lesotho. Official diplomatic lists name its embassy in Pretoria, South Africa for Lesotho.

How much does the Spain tourist visa cost?

Spain’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: 15 calendar days from submission, extendable up to 45 days if documents or an interview are requested.

Do Spanish citizens need a visa for Lesotho?

Lesotho admits Spanish citizens without a visa for stays of up to 14 days.

Can citizens of Lesotho enter Spain visa-free?

No; citizens of Lesotho need a visa for Spain 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.