Sao Tome and Principe passport → Lesotho

Do Sao Tomean citizens need a visa for Lesotho?

eVisa (apply online)

Sao Tomean 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 through the official channel (the government portal, or the airline or agent it names) 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.

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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

Sao Tome and PrincipeeVisa
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 Sao Tomean passport holders

South AfricaVisa-free90 days
NamibiaVisa on arrival90 days
BotswanaeVisa
EswatiniVisa required

Common questions

Do Sao Tomean citizens need a visa for Lesotho?

Sao Tomean passport holders need an eVisa for Lesotho. You apply and pay online before you travel.

How long can Sao Tomean citizens stay in Lesotho?

The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.

Can Sao Tomean citizens get a visa on arrival in Lesotho?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can Sao Tomean citizens visit without a visa?

55 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Sao Tome and Principe 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.