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Lesotho visa for North Korean citizens

Visa required

North Korean citizens need a visa for Lesotho, obtained before travel.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

Which Lesotho visa?

All visa types for Lesotho

Where North Korean citizens apply for a visa for Lesotho

Lesotho has no embassy or consulate in North Korea on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

Measured from Pyongyang, embassies and consulates of Lesotho are closest in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (4,670 km), Teltow, Germany (7,948 km) and Bratislava, Slovakia (8,045 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of North Korea is decided by Lesotho, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Citizens of Lesotho travelling to North Korea

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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.

Before travelling from North Korea 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).

Good to know

How long North Korean citizens can stay in Lesotho

How long North Korean citizens may stay in Lesotho is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How North Korean citizens apply

Lesotho has no embassy or career consulate in North Korea. North Korean citizens apply through a mission of Lesotho accredited to North Korea from abroad; the official visa portal of Lesotho names the right place.

Lesotho’s neighbours for North Korean citizens

South Africa requires North Korean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Citizens of Lesotho travelling to North Korea

Citizens of Lesotho need a visa for North Korea, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between North Korea and Lesotho.

Frequently asked questions

Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Lesotho?

North Korean citizens need a visa for Lesotho, obtained before travel.

Is there an embassy of Lesotho in North Korea?

No. Lesotho has no embassy in North Korea. The nearest embassy of Lesotho is in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 4,670 km from Pyongyang.

Do citizens of Lesotho need a visa for North Korea?

Citizens of Lesotho need a visa for North Korea, obtained before travel.

Can North Korean citizens enter Lesotho visa-free?

No; North Korean citizens need a visa for Lesotho obtained in advance.

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.