MaltaLesotho

Lesotho visa for Maltese citizens

Entry requirement

Visa-free up to 14 days

No visa is needed by Maltese citizens for Lesotho, for stays of up to 14 days.

Maximum stay
14 days
Where to apply
Nothing to apply for in advance

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index

For longer stays: study, work and residence

All visa types for Lesotho

Citizens of Lesotho travelling to Malta

LesothoMalta Visa required Malta 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.

Before travelling from Malta to Lesotho, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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 Maltese citizens can stay in Lesotho

Maltese citizens may stay in Lesotho for up to 14 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Lesotho.

Lesotho’s neighbours for Maltese citizens

South Africa admits Maltese citizens visa-free.

Citizens of Lesotho travelling to Malta

Malta requires citizens of Lesotho to hold a visa issued in advance.

Frequently asked questions

Do Maltese citizens need a visa for Lesotho?

No visa is needed by Maltese citizens for Lesotho, for stays of up to 14 days.

How long can Maltese citizens stay in Lesotho?

Maltese citizens can stay in Lesotho for up to 14 days.

Do citizens of Lesotho need a visa for Malta?

Malta requires citizens of Lesotho to hold a visa issued in advance.

Can Maltese citizens enter Lesotho visa-free?

Yes, Maltese citizens can enter Lesotho without a visa and stay for up to 14 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.