Mauritania
Lesotho
Lesotho visa for Mauritanian citizens
Entry requirement
Lesotho requires Mauritanian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Lesotho visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Lesotho visa?
Where Mauritanian citizens apply for a visa for Lesotho
Lesotho has no embassy or consulate in Mauritania on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Lesotho in Rome3,780 km
Via Serchio 8, 00198 Roma
- High Commission of Lesotho in London3,967 km
Chesham Place;Chesham High Commission in London 7, SW1X 8HN London
- Embassy of Lesotho in Dublin4,009 km
Baggot Street Lower 66, Dublin
The nearest missions of Lesotho to Nouakchott are in Rome, Italy (3,780 km from Nouakchott), London, the United Kingdom (3,967 km) and Dublin, Ireland (4,009 km). Lesotho sets which of its missions takes applications from Mauritania; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
Citizens of Lesotho travelling to Mauritania
LesothoMauritania e-Visa Mauritania 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 Mauritania 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 Mauritanian citizens can stay in Lesotho
How long Mauritanian citizens may stay in Lesotho is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Mauritanian citizens apply
Lesotho has no embassy or career consulate in Mauritania. Mauritanian citizens apply through a mission of Lesotho accredited to Mauritania from abroad; the official visa portal of Lesotho names the right place.
Lesotho’s neighbours for Mauritanian citizens
South Africa requires Mauritanian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Citizens of Lesotho travelling to Mauritania
Mauritania requires a visa from citizens of Lesotho, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Mauritanian citizens need a visa for Lesotho?
Lesotho requires Mauritanian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of Lesotho in Mauritania?
No. Lesotho has no embassy in Mauritania. The nearest embassy of Lesotho is in Rome, Italy, 3,780 km from Nouakchott.
Do citizens of Lesotho need a visa for Mauritania?
Mauritania requires a visa from citizens of Lesotho, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
Can Mauritanian citizens enter Lesotho visa-free?
No; Mauritanian citizens need a visa for Lesotho 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.