Malawi
Lesotho
Lesotho visa for Malawian citizens
Entry requirement
Malawian citizens do not need a visa for Lesotho: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Citizens of Lesotho travelling to Malawi
LesothoMalawi Visa-free, 90 days Malawi visa for citizens of Lesotho
Travel advice for Lesotho
- 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.
For a trip from Malawi to Lesotho, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Lesotho at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 16 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Lesotho (updated 10 December 2025) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Lesotho (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Malawian citizens can stay in Lesotho
Malawian citizens may stay in Lesotho for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Lesotho.
Lesotho’s neighbours for Malawian citizens
South Africa admits Malawian citizens visa-free.
Citizens of Lesotho travelling to Malawi
No visa is needed by citizens of Lesotho for Malawi, for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Malawi and Lesotho.
Frequently asked questions
Do Malawian citizens need a visa for Lesotho?
Malawian citizens do not need a visa for Lesotho: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
How long can Malawian citizens stay in Lesotho?
Malawian citizens can stay in Lesotho for up to 90 days.
Do citizens of Lesotho need a visa for Malawi?
No visa is needed by citizens of Lesotho for Malawi, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Malawian citizens enter Lesotho visa-free?
Yes, Malawian citizens can enter Lesotho without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
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.