Madagascar passport → Lesotho

Do Malagasy citizens need a visa for Lesotho?

Visa required in advance

Malagasy passport holders need a visa for Lesotho, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.

Heads-up: some sources list this route as visa-free (90 days).

What this means for your trip

Start early. Some countries take the whole application online; others need a visa-centre appointment for fingerprints, and waits can be long in peak season.
Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, tax returns, an employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.

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Lesotho at a glance

Capital: Maseru
Currency: Lesotho loti (LSL), South African rand (ZAR)
Languages: English, Sotho
Calling code: +266
Region: Southern Africa

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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, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa 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 contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.