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Lesotho visa rules for Australia passport holders

Other passports: see the rules for every passport visiting Lesotho.

The answer

Yes. Australia passport holders can visit Lesotho visa-free for up to 14 days.

Entry
Visa-free
Stay
14 days per entry
Covers
Tourist entry
ONE TIME LIVIN’VISA-FREE14 DAYS

Our summary of the official rule. Not an official stamp.

Official source

lesothoemb-usa.gov.lsEmbassy of the Kingdom of Lesotho in the United StatesChecked 31 Oct 2026

Australia* NO YES

Quoted from the source.

Before you go

The conditions that come with this rule, from its official sources.

Conditions from official sources

  • Carry proof of onward or return flights and of sufficient funds.

Passport validity

Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months.

A passport valid at least six months on entry with one blank visa page;

Tourist entry only

These rules cover tourist visits. Work, study and transit follow other rules.

The other way round

What Lesotho passport holders need to visit Australia.

Visa-free nearby

Other places Australia passport holders can visit without a visa, within 2,500 km of Maseru, nearest first.

  1. South AfricaPretoria, about 400 km from MaseruVisa-free · 90 days
  2. EswatiniMbabane, about 490 km from MaseruVisa-free · 30 days
  3. BotswanaGaborone, about 540 km from MaseruVisa-free · 90 days
  4. ZambiaLusaka, about 1,550 km from MaseruVisa-free · 90 days

We list only countries whose rules we have reviewed. More appear as we review them.

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