Nigeria passport → Lesotho
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Lesotho?
eVisa (apply online)
Nigerian 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
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 Nigerian passport holders
NamibiaVisa on arrival
BotswanaeVisa
South AfricaeVisa
EswatiniVisa required
Common questions
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Lesotho?
Nigerian passport holders need an eVisa for Lesotho. You apply and pay online before you travel.
How long can Nigerian citizens stay in Lesotho?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Nigerian citizens get a visa on arrival in Lesotho?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Nigerian citizens visit without a visa?
42 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Nigeria passport ranks #84 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated 11 Oct 2026. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.