Maldives
Lesotho
Lesotho visa for Maldivian citizens
Entry requirement
Maldivian citizens can visit Lesotho without a visa for up to 90 days.
- 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 the Maldives
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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 the Maldives 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 Maldivian citizens can stay in Lesotho
Maldivian citizens may stay in Lesotho for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Lesotho.
Lesotho’s neighbours for Maldivian citizens
South Africa admits Maldivian citizens visa-free.
Citizens of Lesotho travelling to the Maldives
Citizens of Lesotho can get a visa on arrival in the Maldives, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Maldivian citizens need a visa for Lesotho?
Maldivian citizens can visit Lesotho without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can Maldivian citizens stay in Lesotho?
Maldivian citizens can stay in Lesotho for up to 90 days.
Do citizens of Lesotho need a visa for the Maldives?
Citizens of Lesotho can get a visa on arrival in the Maldives, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Maldivian citizens enter Lesotho visa-free?
Yes, Maldivian 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.