Entry rules
Lesotho visa for Russian citizens: is it needed
Answer: a visa is required: you apply in advance at a consulate or visa centre. Rules as of 4 October 2026; check them on the destination country website or with your airline before travelling.
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No visa needed with these passports
BRIDGES programme passports that give entry without a prior visa.
Lesotho: terms for other nationalities
UkraineVisa required
BelarusVisa required
KazakhstanVisa required
UzbekistaneVisa
ArmeniaVisa required
GeorgiaeVisa
AzerbaijanVisa required
KyrgyzstaneVisa
MoldovaVisa required
TajikistaneVisa
IsraelVisa-free90 days
Frequently asked questions
Do Russian citizens need a visa for Lesotho?
A visa is required: you apply in advance at a consulate or visa centre. Through a consulate.
Which second passport removes the visa requirement?
Without a prior visa, for example with passports of Austria, Vanuatu, Nauru, Sierra Leone.