South Sudan
Lesotho
Lesotho visa for South Sudanese citizens
Entry requirement
South Sudanese citizens need a visa for Lesotho, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Lesotho visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Lesotho visa?
Where South Sudanese citizens apply for a visa for Lesotho
Lesotho has no embassy or consulate in South Sudan on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- High Commission of Lesotho in Pretoria3,423 km
Anderson Street 391, Pretoria
- Embassy of Lesotho in Rome4,535 km
Via Serchio 8, 00198 Roma
- Consulate of Lesotho in Bratislava5,008 km
Slávičie údolie 31, 81102 Bratislava
Measured from Juba, embassies and consulates of Lesotho are closest in Pretoria, South Africa (3,423 km), Rome, Italy (4,535 km) and Bratislava, Slovakia (5,008 km). Lesotho sets which of its missions takes applications from South Sudan; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
Citizens of Lesotho travelling to South Sudan
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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 South Sudan 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 South Sudanese citizens can stay in Lesotho
How long South Sudanese citizens may stay in Lesotho is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How South Sudanese citizens apply
Lesotho has no embassy or career consulate in South Sudan. South Sudanese citizens apply through a mission of Lesotho accredited to South Sudan from abroad; the official visa portal of Lesotho names the right place.
Lesotho’s neighbours for South Sudanese citizens
South Africa requires South Sudanese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Citizens of Lesotho travelling to South Sudan
South Sudan requires a visa from citizens of Lesotho, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do South Sudanese citizens need a visa for Lesotho?
South Sudanese citizens need a visa for Lesotho, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of Lesotho in South Sudan?
No. Lesotho has no embassy in South Sudan. The nearest embassy of Lesotho is in Pretoria, South Africa, 3,423 km from Juba.
Do citizens of Lesotho need a visa for South Sudan?
South Sudan requires a visa from citizens of Lesotho, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
Can South Sudanese citizens enter Lesotho visa-free?
No; South Sudanese 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.