Ethiopia passport → Lesotho
Do Ethiopian citizens need a visa for Lesotho?
eVisa (apply online)
Ethiopian passport holders need an eVisa for Lesotho. You apply and pay online before you travel.
Heads-up: some sources list this route as visa required.
What this means for your trip
- Apply on the official government portal and keep a printed copy of the approval.
- Processing usually takes a few working days; apply at least two weeks ahead.
- Check that the eVisa type matches your purpose of travel.
Lesotho at a glance
- Capital
- Maseru
- Currency
- Lesotho loti (LSL), South African rand (ZAR)
- Languages
- English, Sotho
- Calling code
- +266
- Region
- Southern Africa
Lesotho for other passports
- EthiopiaeVisa
IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa-free14 days
United KingdomVisa-free14 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa required
ChinaeVisa
SingaporeVisa-free30 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa-free90 days
Sri LankaVisa-free90 days
NepalVisa required
NigeriaeVisa
PhilippinesVisa required
Nearby in Southern Africa for Ethiopian passport holders
NamibiaeVisa
South AfricaeVisa
BotswanaVisa required
EswatiniVisa required
Common questions
Do Ethiopian citizens need a visa for Lesotho?
Ethiopian passport holders need an eVisa for Lesotho. You apply and pay online before you travel.
How long can Ethiopian citizens stay in Lesotho?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Ethiopian citizens get a visa on arrival in Lesotho?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Ethiopian citizens visit without a visa?
41 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Ethiopia passport ranks #85 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.