🇱🇸 Lesotho visa requirements for Malawian citizens

Entry rules for Malawi passport holders

Holders of a valid passport from Malawi can travel to Lesotho for tourism or short business trips without applying for a visa, for stays of up to 90 days. You'll typically just need a passport valid for at least six months beyond your arrival date, and you may be asked to show proof of onward travel or sufficient funds at the border.

The 90-day limit applies to the visit itself — if you plan to stay longer, work, or study in Lesotho, you'll need to apply for the appropriate visa or permit before traveling.

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 Malawian passport ranks #129 worldwide, opening 69 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (41 visa-free, 26 with a visa on arrival and 2 with an eTA). Lesotho is one of them.

The arrangement is reciprocal: Mosotho citizens traveling to Malawi face the same requirement (visa-free · 90 days).

Southern Africa is fully open to Malawian travelers — all 6 destinations in the region can be entered without arranging a visa first.

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