United Arab Emirates passport → Lesotho
Do Emirati citizens need a visa for Lesotho?
Visa required in advance
Emirati passport holders need a visa for Lesotho, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
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
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 Emirati passport holders
BotswanaVisa-free90 days
EswatiniVisa-free30 days
South AfricaVisa-free90 days
NamibiaVisa on arrival90 days
Common questions
Do Emirati citizens need a visa for Lesotho?
Emirati passport holders need a visa for Lesotho, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
How long can Emirati citizens stay in Lesotho?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Emirati citizens get a visa on arrival in Lesotho?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Emirati citizens visit without a visa?
172 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The United Arab Emirates passport ranks #1 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.