Lesotho
Sweden
Sweden visa for citizens of Lesotho
Entry requirement
Sweden requires citizens of Lesotho to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Sweden visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Sweden visa?
Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen area
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Normally 15 calendar days, extendable up to 45 days if more examination or documents are needed.
Sweden’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities. Processing time, as Sweden states it: Normally 15 calendar days, extendable up to 45 days if more examination or documents are needed. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen area.
Where to apply in Lesotho
Sweden has no embassy or consulate in Lesotho on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Swedish citizens travelling to Lesotho
SwedenLesotho Visa-free, 14 days Lesotho visa for citizens of Sweden
Travel advice for Sweden
- 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 Sweden can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Sweden at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 17 May 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Sweden (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Sweden (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long citizens of Lesotho can stay in Sweden
How long citizens of Lesotho may stay in Sweden is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of Lesotho apply
Sweden has no embassy or career consulate in Lesotho. Citizens of Lesotho apply through a mission of Sweden accredited to Lesotho from abroad, or through another Schengen state that represents Sweden for visas; the official visa portal of Sweden names the right place.
Sweden and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Sweden lets citizens of Lesotho travel in all Schengen states; apply to Sweden when it is the main destination of the trip.
Sweden’s neighbours for citizens of Lesotho
Norway and Finland require citizens of Lesotho to obtain a visa in advance.
Swedish citizens travelling to Lesotho
Swedish citizens can visit Lesotho without a visa for up to 14 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of Lesotho need a visa for Sweden?
Sweden requires citizens of Lesotho to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of Sweden in Lesotho?
No. Sweden has no embassy in Lesotho.
How much does the Sweden tourist visa cost?
Sweden’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Normally 15 calendar days, extendable up to 45 days if more examination or documents are needed.
Do Swedish citizens need a visa for Lesotho?
Swedish citizens can visit Lesotho without a visa for up to 14 days.
Can citizens of Lesotho enter Sweden visa-free?
No; citizens of Lesotho need a visa for Sweden 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.