Lesotho
Uruguay
Uruguay visa for citizens of Lesotho
Entry requirement
Uruguay requires citizens of Lesotho to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Uruguay visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Uruguay visa?
Tourist entry and tourist visa (visa de turismo)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- The stay granted at entry, extendable through the DNM
- Fee
- 225.6 UI
- Processing time
- Consular visas: DNM authorisation in at least 20 working days
Uruguay’s tourist visa costs 225.6 UI at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is gub.uy. Processing time, as Uruguay states it: Consular visas: DNM authorisation in at least 20 working days. Longest stay on the tourist visa: The stay granted at entry, extendable through the DNM.
Where citizens of Lesotho apply for a visa for Uruguay
Uruguay has no embassy or consulate in Lesotho on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Uruguay in Pretoria401 km
Veale Street East 361, Pretoria
- 4,430 km
- Embassy of Uruguay in Riyadh6,343 km
AlRadaef Street C40, Riyadh
The nearest Uruguayan missions to Maseru are in Pretoria, South Africa (401 km from Maseru), Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (4,430 km) and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (6,343 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Lesotho is decided by Uruguay, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Uruguayan citizens travelling to Lesotho
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Travel advice for Uruguay
- 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 Uruguay can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Uruguay at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 27 July 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Uruguay (updated 10 December 2025) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Uruguay (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 Uruguay
How long citizens of Lesotho may stay in Uruguay is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of Lesotho apply
Uruguay has no embassy or career consulate in Lesotho. Citizens of Lesotho apply through a mission of Uruguay accredited to Lesotho from abroad; the official visa portal of Uruguay names the right place.
Uruguay’s neighbours for citizens of Lesotho
Brazil and Argentina require citizens of Lesotho to obtain a visa in advance.
Uruguayan citizens travelling to Lesotho
Uruguayan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Lesotho. The rule is the same in both directions between Lesotho and Uruguay.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of Lesotho need a visa for Uruguay?
Uruguay requires citizens of Lesotho to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of Uruguay in Lesotho?
No. Uruguay has no embassy in Lesotho. The nearest Uruguayan embassy is in Pretoria, South Africa, 401 km from Maseru.
How much does the Uruguay tourist visa cost?
Uruguay’s official sources give a standard fee of 225.6 UI for the tourist visa. Processing time: Consular visas: DNM authorisation in at least 20 working days.
Do Uruguayan citizens need a visa for Lesotho?
Uruguayan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Lesotho.
Can citizens of Lesotho enter Uruguay visa-free?
No; citizens of Lesotho need a visa for Uruguay 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.