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Lesotho
Lesotho visa for Nigerian citizens
Entry requirement
Nigerian citizens need a visa for Lesotho, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Lesotho visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Lesotho visa?
Where Nigerian citizens apply for a visa for Lesotho
Lesotho has no embassy or consulate in Nigeria on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Lesotho in Rome3,687 km
Via Serchio 8, 00198 Roma
- Consulate of Lesotho in Bratislava4,439 km
Slávičie údolie 31, 81102 Bratislava
- High Commission of Lesotho in Pretoria4,476 km
Anderson Street 391, Pretoria
The nearest missions of Lesotho to Abuja are in Rome, Italy (3,687 km from Abuja), Bratislava, Slovakia (4,439 km) and Pretoria, South Africa (4,476 km). Lesotho sets which of its missions takes applications from Nigeria; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
Citizens of Lesotho travelling to Nigeria
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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.
Nigerian citizens planning a trip to Lesotho can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Nigerian citizens can stay in Lesotho
How long Nigerian citizens may stay in Lesotho is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Nigerian citizens apply
Lesotho has no embassy or career consulate in Nigeria. Nigerian citizens apply through a mission of Lesotho accredited to Nigeria from abroad; the official visa portal of Lesotho names the right place.
Citizens of Lesotho travelling to Nigeria
Citizens of Lesotho need a visa for Nigeria, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Lesotho?
Nigerian citizens need a visa for Lesotho, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of Lesotho in Nigeria?
No. Lesotho has no embassy in Nigeria. The nearest embassy of Lesotho is in Rome, Italy, 3,687 km from Abuja.
Do citizens of Lesotho need a visa for Nigeria?
Citizens of Lesotho need a visa for Nigeria, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Nigerian citizens enter Lesotho visa-free?
No; Nigerian 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.