Lesotho visa for Finnish citizens

Finnish citizens enjoy visa-free entry to Lesotho for stays up to 14 days, allowing for relatively simple travel arrangements to this distinctive mountainous nation. For longer visits or specific purposes beyond tourism, exploring the two available visa types is recommended. Traveling from the Nordic landscapes of Finland to Lesotho, often dubbed the "Kingdom in the Sky," offers a profound geographical and cultural shift, a journey typically involving connecting flights through Johannesburg, South Africa. With only an hour's time difference during Finland's summer months, visitors can easily adapt, finding the South African Rand widely accepted alongside the local Loti for convenient transactions upon arrival.

Visa-free14d stay· verified 2026-05-27

Entry requirements

Passport validity
3+ months
Blank pages
1+
Onward ticket
Required
Health insurance
Required
Yellow fever cert.
Required

Visa options

OtherSingle Entry Visa
44dvalid 3mo
OtherMultiple Entry Visa
180dmultiple-entryvalid 6mo
TouristTourist Visa
44dvalid 3mo
BusinessBusiness Visa
44dvalid 3mo
StudentStudent Visa
WorkTemporary Residence Permit (90 days)
90dvalid 3mo
Apply
WorkTwo Years Residence Permit
730dvalid 2y
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StudentStudy Residence Permit (4 years)
1460dvalid 4y
Apply
OtherIndefinite Residence Permit
Apply
WorkMissionaries Residence Permit
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BusinessBusiness Residence Permit
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FamilyJoining Relative Residence Permit
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FamilySpouse Joining Spouse Residence Permit
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OtherReturning Former Citizens Residence Permit
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WorkDoctors and Nurses Residence Permit
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WorkTeachers Residence Permit
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WorkWork and Residence Permit (General)
730dvalid 2y
Apply

44-day eVisa also available.

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