SwedenLesotho

Lesotho visa for Swedish citizens

Entry requirement

Visa-free up to 14 days

Lesotho admits Swedish citizens without a visa for stays of up to 14 days.

Maximum stay
14 days
Where to apply
Nothing to apply for in advance

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index

For longer stays: study, work and residence

All visa types for Lesotho

Citizens of Lesotho travelling to Sweden

LesothoSweden Visa required Sweden 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 Sweden 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 Swedish citizens can stay in Lesotho

Swedish citizens may stay in Lesotho for up to 14 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Lesotho.

Lesotho’s neighbours for Swedish citizens

South Africa admits Swedish citizens visa-free.

Citizens of Lesotho travelling to Sweden

Citizens of Lesotho must obtain a visa before travelling to Sweden.

Frequently asked questions

Do Swedish citizens need a visa for Lesotho?

Lesotho admits Swedish citizens without a visa for stays of up to 14 days.

How long can Swedish citizens stay in Lesotho?

Swedish citizens can stay in Lesotho for up to 14 days.

Do citizens of Lesotho need a visa for Sweden?

Citizens of Lesotho must obtain a visa before travelling to Sweden.

Can Swedish citizens enter Lesotho visa-free?

Yes, Swedish citizens can enter Lesotho without a visa and stay for up to 14 days.

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.