
Lesotho Passport Ranking – Visa Free Access to 75 Countries
The Lesotho passport ranks 69th globally in 2025, offering visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 75 destinations worldwide. This Southern African travel document provides moderate international mobility for Lesotho citizens, with access primarily concentrated in African countries and select nations in other regions. While the passport's ranking has fluctuated between the mid-60s and low-70s over the past two decades, it maintains consistent access to key regional partners and emerging travel markets. Lesotho passport holders benefit from relatively straightforward travel within the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and growing visa facilitation agreements globally.
Quick Statistics for Lesotho passport
Source: Skyscanner & Official Government Websites.
Top Visa-Free Destinations for Basotho Citizens
Popular destinations where Lesotho passport holders can travel without a visa:
| Country | Maximum Stay | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 90 days | ZA | |
| Up to 90 days | BW | |
| Up to 90 days | SZ | |
| Up to 90 days | ZW | |
| Up to 90 days | MU |
Visa Requirements by Country
Complete breakdown of visa requirements for Lesotho passport holders
✅ Visa-Free
49 countries
Japan
Antigua and Barbuda
Bahamas
Bangladesh
Barbados
Belize
Benin
Botswana
Cayman Islands
Cook Islands
Dominica
Ecuador
Fiji
The Gambia
Grenada
Guyana
Haiti
Hong Kong (SAR China)
Jamaica
Kenya
Kiribati
Kosovo
Malawi
Malaysia
Mauritius
Micronesia
Montserrat
Namibia
Palestinian Territory
Philippines
Senegal
Singapore
South Africa
St. Lucia
St. Vincent and the Grenadines
eSwatini
Tanzania
Trinidad and Tobago
Turks and Caicos Islands
Uganda
Vanuatu
British Virgin Islands
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Suriname
Rwanda
Angola
Ghana
Mozambique
🛬 Visa on Arrival
21 countries
Madagascar
Bolivia
Burundi
Cambodia
Cape Verde Islands
Comoro Islands
Ethiopia
Guinea-Bissau
Iran
Jordan
Macao (SAR China)
Maldives
Nepal
Nicaragua
Palau Islands
Samoa
Sierra Leone
Timor-Leste
Tuvalu
Djibouti
Niue
🔐 ETA Required
5 countries
Sri Lanka
South Korea
Seychelles
Israel
St. Kitts and Nevis
💻 E-Visa
36 countries
Azerbaijan
Colombia
Gabon
Georgia
India
Kyrgyzstan
Moldova
Oman
Pakistan
Qatar
Sao Tome and Principe
Tajikistan
Türkiye
United Arab Emirates
Albania
Vietnam
Guinea
Kazakhstan
Bahrain
Cameroon
Equatorial Guinea
Togo
Syria
Thailand
Indonesia
Burkina Faso
Mauritania
Congo (Dem. Rep.)
Nigeria
Liberia
Cuba
St. Helena
Somalia
Bhutan
Cote d'Ivoire
South Sudan
❌ Visa Required
115 countries
Afghanistan
Algeria
Andorra
Anguilla
Argentina
Armenia
Aruba
Austria
Belarus
Belgium
Bermuda
Bonaire; St. Eustatius and Saba
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Brazil
Brunei
Bulgaria
Canada
Central African Republic
Chad
Chile
China
Congo (Rep.)
Costa Rica
Croatia
Curacao
Cyprus
Czechia
Denmark
Dominican Republic
Egypt
El Salvador
Eritrea
Estonia
Falkland Islands
Faroe Islands
Finland
France
French Guiana
French Polynesia
French West Indies
Germany
Gibraltar
Greece
Greenland
Guam
Guatemala
Honduras
Hungary
Iceland
Iraq
Italy
Kuwait
Laos
Latvia
Lebanon
Libya
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
North Macedonia
Mali
Malta
Marshall Islands
Mayotte
Mexico
Monaco
Mongolia
Montenegro
Morocco
Myanmar
Nauru
Netherlands
New Caledonia
New Zealand
Niger
North Korea
Northern Mariana Islands
Norway
Panama
Papua New Guinea
Paraguay
Peru
Poland
Portugal
Puerto Rico
Reunion
Romania
Russian Federation
American Samoa
San Marino
Saudi Arabia
Serbia
Slovakia
Slovenia
Solomon Islands
Spain
St. Maarten
Sudan
Sweden
Switzerland
Taiwan (Chinese Taipei)
Tonga
Tunisia
Turkmenistan
Ukraine
United Kingdom
United States
Uruguay
Vatican City
Venezuela
US Virgin Islands
Yemen
Australia
Uzbekistan
Ireland
Historical Ranking Trend
Lesotho's passport ranking progression from 2006 to 2025
Trend: Declined by 22 positions from 2006 to 2025
Official Lesotho Passport & Travel Resources
Access official government resources for passport services, travel advisories, and visa information:
Compare Lesotho Passport with Other Passports
See how Lesotho's passport compares with other AFRICA in the same ranking tier:
| Country | Rank | Visa-Free Destinations | Mobility Score | Global Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #69 | 75 | 45/100 | 64/100 | |
| #63 | 83 | 68/100 | 68/100 | |
| #68 | 77 | 45/100 | 66/100 | |
| #70 | 73 | 42/100 | 65/100 | |
| #70 | 73 | 42/100 | 65/100 | |
| #71 | 72 | 28/100 | 64/100 |
*Mobility score calculated based on visa-free access and global travel freedom.
*Global score reflects overall passport strength considering various factors.
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