Madagascar passport → Lesotho
Do Malagasy citizens need a visa for Lesotho?
Malagasy passport holders need a visa for Lesotho, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
Sources differ on this route: another dataset lists it as visa-free (90 days). Confirm on the official website before you travel.
What this means for your trip
- Book an appointment with the embassy, consulate or its visa centre early. Waits can be long in peak season.
- Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, ITR, employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
- If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.
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
- MadagascarVisa required
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 Malagasy passport holders
EswatiniVisa-free30 days
South AfricaVisa-free90 days
NamibiaVisa on arrival90 days
BotswanaeVisa
Common questions
Do Malagasy citizens need a visa for Lesotho?
Malagasy passport holders need a visa for Lesotho, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
How long can Malagasy citizens stay in Lesotho?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Malagasy citizens get a visa on arrival in Lesotho?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Malagasy citizens visit without a visa?
55 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Madagascar passport ranks #72 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Malagasy citizens (edited 26 Jul 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.