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Lesotho visa for Saudi citizens

Visa required

Saudi citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Lesotho.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index

Which Lesotho visa?

All visa types for Lesotho

Where Saudi citizens apply for a visa for Lesotho

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

The nearest missions of Lesotho to Riyadh are in Rome, Italy (3,676 km from Riyadh), Bratislava, Slovakia (3,677 km) and Teltow, Germany (4,168 km). Lesotho sets which of its missions takes applications from Saudi Arabia; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.

Citizens of Lesotho travelling to Saudi Arabia

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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 Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi citizens can stay in Lesotho

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

How Saudi citizens apply

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

Lesotho’s neighbours for Saudi citizens

South Africa admits Saudi citizens visa-free.

Citizens of Lesotho travelling to Saudi Arabia

Citizens of Lesotho need an e-Visa for Saudi Arabia, applied for online before travel.

Frequently asked questions

Do Saudi citizens need a visa for Lesotho?

Saudi citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Lesotho.

Is there an embassy of Lesotho in Saudi Arabia?

No. Lesotho has no embassy in Saudi Arabia. The nearest embassy of Lesotho is in Rome, Italy, 3,676 km from Riyadh.

Do citizens of Lesotho need a visa for Saudi Arabia?

Citizens of Lesotho need an e-Visa for Saudi Arabia, applied for online before travel.

Can Saudi citizens enter Lesotho visa-free?

No; Saudi 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.