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Lesotho visa rules for Botswana passport holders

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The answer

Yes. Botswana passport holders can visit Lesotho visa-free for up to 90 days.

Entry
Visa-free
Stay
90 days per entry
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Tourist entry
ONE TIME LIVIN’VISA-FREE90 DAYS

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

Official source

lesothohc.org.ukHigh Commission of the Kingdom of Lesotho in the United KingdomChecked 31 Oct 2026

They will be granted an entry permit on arrival which entitles them a stay in the country for 90 days: BAHAMAS BARBADOS BELIZE BOTSWANA BRUNIE Dominican Republic FIJI GRENADA GUYANA ISRAEL

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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 Botswana.

Lesotho passport Botswana

Visa-free · 90 days

Maximum stay
Up to 90 days

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Visa-free nearby

Other places Botswana 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. MozambiqueMaputo, about 630 km from MaseruVisa-free · 90 days
  4. NamibiaWindhoek, about 1,280 km from MaseruVisa-free · 3 months
  5. ZimbabweHarare, about 1,330 km from MaseruVisa-free

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

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