Lesotho
United Kingdom
United Kingdom visa for citizens of Lesotho
Entry requirement
Citizens of Lesotho must obtain a visa before travelling to the United Kingdom.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- United Kingdom visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at gov.uk
Which United Kingdom visa?
Standard Visitor visa (tourism)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 6 months per visit
- Fee
- £135
- Processing time
- Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment
All visa types for the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom’s tourist visa costs £135 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is gov.uk. Processing time, as the United Kingdom states it: Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 6 months per visit.
British missions in Lesotho
- High Commission of the United Kingdom in Maseru
No 3 Golf View Estate, United Nations Road, Maseru
Open 24/7
The United Kingdom has 1 mission in Lesotho, with its embassy in Maseru.
British citizens travelling to Lesotho
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Travel advice for the United Kingdom
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- 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 the United Kingdom, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates the United Kingdom at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 8 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United Kingdom (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 the United Kingdom
How long citizens of Lesotho may stay in the United Kingdom is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of Lesotho apply
In Lesotho, applications go to the British embassy in Maseru, or to a visa centre acting for the United Kingdom; fees, documents and processing times are published by the United Kingdom.
The United Kingdom’s neighbours for citizens of Lesotho
Ireland requires citizens of Lesotho to obtain a visa in advance.
British citizens travelling to Lesotho
British citizens can enter Lesotho without a visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of Lesotho need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Citizens of Lesotho must obtain a visa before travelling to the United Kingdom.
Where is the British embassy in Lesotho?
The British embassy in Lesotho is in Maseru.
How much does the United Kingdom tourist visa cost?
The United Kingdom’s official sources give a standard fee of £135 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment.
Do British citizens need a visa for Lesotho?
British citizens can enter Lesotho without a visa.
Can citizens of Lesotho enter the United Kingdom visa-free?
No; citizens of Lesotho need a visa for the United Kingdom obtained in advance.
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.