🇱🇸 Lesotho visa requirements for Maltese citizens
Yes — Maltese citizens need a visa to enter Lesotho, normally arranged through an embassy or consulate before traveling.
Entry rules for Malta passport holders
Maltese citizens must obtain a visa before traveling to Lesotho. Applications generally go through a Lesotho embassy or consulate and require a completed form, passport photos, proof of accommodation and onward travel, and sometimes travel insurance. Start the process several weeks before your planned trip, as processing times vary.
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 Maltese passport ranks #24 worldwide, opening 161 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (123 visa-free, 30 with a visa on arrival and 8 with an eTA). Lesotho is not among them — it is one of the 19 destinations that still require an embassy visa or an application before departure.
The arrangement is reciprocal: Mosotho citizens traveling to Malta face the same requirement (visa required).
Across Southern Africa as a whole, 4 of 6 destinations are open to Maltese 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 Maltese citizens need a visa for Lesotho?
Yes — Maltese citizens need a visa to enter Lesotho, normally arranged through an embassy or consulate before traveling.
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: Visa required for Maltese 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 Maltese passport holders
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Source data last updated 2025-01-12.