Laos passport → Lesotho
Do Laotian citizens need a visa for Lesotho?
Laotian passport holders need an eVisa for Lesotho. You apply and pay online before you travel.
Sources differ on this route: another dataset lists it as visa required. Confirm on the official website before you travel.
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
- LaoseVisa
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 Laotian passport holders
BotswanaeVisa
EswatiniVisa required
NamibiaVisa required
South AfricaVisa required
Common questions
Do Laotian citizens need a visa for Lesotho?
Laotian passport holders need an eVisa for Lesotho. You apply and pay online before you travel.
How long can Laotian citizens stay in Lesotho?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Laotian citizens get a visa on arrival in Lesotho?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Laotian citizens visit without a visa?
43 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Laos passport ranks #83 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Laotian citizens (edited 29 Sept 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Lesotho before you travel.