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Taiwan visa for citizens of Lesotho

Visa required

Citizens of Lesotho need a visa for Taiwan, obtained before travel.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index

Which Taiwan visa?

Visitor Visa for Tourism Purpose

Key facts

Maximum stay
14, 30, 60 or 90 days per entry as stated on the visa; 60- and 90-day visas without a "no extension" remark can be extended at the NIA up to six months in total
Fee
US$50

Apply on BOCA online visa application form (General Visa Application)

All visa types for Taiwan

For the tourist visa, Taiwan’s official sources give a standard fee of US$50, and applications are made on visawebapp.boca.gov.tw. Longest stay on the tourist visa: 14, 30, 60 or 90 days per entry as stated on the visa; 60- and 90-day visas without a "no extension" remark can be extended at the NIA up to six months in total.

Where citizens of Lesotho apply for a visa for Taiwan

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

The nearest Taiwanese missions to Maseru are in Mbabane, Eswatini (490 km from Maseru), São Tomé, São Tomé and Príncipe (3,968 km) and Hargeisa, Somalia (4,673 km). Taiwan sets which of its missions takes applications from Lesotho; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.

Taiwanese citizens travelling to Lesotho

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Travel advice for Taiwan

  • 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.

Citizens of Lesotho planning a trip to Taiwan can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Taiwan at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 24 November 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Taiwan (updated 28 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Taiwan (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Good to know

How long citizens of Lesotho can stay in Taiwan

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

How citizens of Lesotho apply

Taiwan has no embassy or career consulate in Lesotho. Citizens of Lesotho apply through a mission of Taiwan accredited to Lesotho from abroad; the official visa portal of Taiwan names the right place.

Taiwanese citizens travelling to Lesotho

Taiwanese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Lesotho. The rule is the same in both directions between Lesotho and Taiwan.

Frequently asked questions

Do citizens of Lesotho need a visa for Taiwan?

Citizens of Lesotho need a visa for Taiwan, obtained before travel.

Is there an embassy of Taiwan in Lesotho?

No. Taiwan has no embassy in Lesotho. The nearest Taiwanese embassy is in Mbabane, Eswatini, 490 km from Maseru.

How much does the Taiwan tourist visa cost?

Taiwan’s official sources give a standard fee of US$50 for the tourist visa.

Do Taiwanese citizens need a visa for Lesotho?

Taiwanese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Lesotho.

Can citizens of Lesotho enter Taiwan visa-free?

No; citizens of Lesotho need a visa for Taiwan 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.