🇱🇸 Lesotho visa requirements for Guinean citizens
Guinean citizens need an e-visa for Lesotho, which can be applied for online before traveling.
Entry rules for Guinea passport holders
Before traveling to Lesotho, Guinean citizens must apply for an electronic visa through the official Lesotho government portal. Processing usually takes from a few hours to a few business days, so apply well before your flight. Print a copy of the approval to show at check-in and on arrival.
Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Lesotho immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.
How this compares
The Guinean passport ranks #155 worldwide, opening 54 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (27 visa-free, 25 with a visa on arrival and 2 with an eTA). Lesotho is not among them — it is one of the 101 destinations that still require an embassy visa or an application before departure.
The arrangement is reciprocal: Mosotho citizens traveling to Guinea face the same requirement (e-visa).
Across Southern Africa as a whole, 1 of 6 destinations are open to Guinean travelers without arranging a visa in advance.
About Lesotho
- Capital
- Maseru
- Region
- Southern Africa
- Currency
- Lesotho loti (L)
- Languages
- English, Sotho
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Frequently asked questions
Do Guinean citizens need a visa for Lesotho?
Guinean citizens need an e-visa for Lesotho, which can be applied for online before traveling.
Can Guinean citizens apply online for entry to Lesotho?
Yes. Lesotho offers an online e-visa for Guinea passport holders. Apply through the official government portal before your trip.
What currency is used in Lesotho?
The currency in Lesotho is the Lesotho loti (L). The capital city is Maseru.
Is this information up to date?
Current status: e-Visa for Guinean citizens traveling to Lesotho. This page is built from the open Passport Index dataset, which was last updated on 2025-01-12. Visa rules can change between dataset updates, so always confirm with the Lesotho embassy or immigration authority before booking.
More of Africa for Guinean passport holders
Going the other way? Guinea visa requirements for Mosotho citizens →
Source data last updated 2025-01-12.