LesothoArgentina: Visa required

LesothoArgentina

Do Lesotho passport holders need a visa for Argentina?

Visa required

Yes. Lesotho passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Argentina.

A visa must be obtained in advance, typically from an embassy or consulate, before travel.

Source: argentina.gob.ar (checked July 20, 2026).

RequirementVisa required

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-19

Distance7,877 km, straight line (~9h 46m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Argentina134 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Argentina passport holders visiting Lesotho: Visa required.

Argentina drives on the right, the opposite side to Lesotho. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

Visa-free alternatives near Argentina

Lesotho passport holders can visit these nearby destinations without a visa in advance:

Other visa-free destinations for Lesotho passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Lesotho passport holders need a visa for Argentina?

Yes. Lesotho passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Argentina.

How far is Argentina from Lesotho?

About 7,877 km in a straight line, roughly ~9h 46m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Argentina?

Argentine peso (ARS).

What is the emergency number in Argentina?

100 / 101 / 117 / 911.

Does Argentina drive on the same side of the road as Lesotho?

Argentina drives on the right, the opposite side to Lesotho. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

What time zone is Argentina in?

Buenos Aires (UTC-3).

What is the nearest airport to Buenos Aires?

Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP), about 6 km away.

How many countries can enter Argentina without a visa?

134 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Argentina visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

What nearby countries can Lesotho passport holders visit without a visa instead of Argentina?

Ecuador, Suriname, Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago, Grenada, Barbados.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About Lesotho

Lesotho, officially the Kingdom of Lesotho, is a landlocked country in Southern Africa. Surrounded by South Africa, it is the largest of the three sovereign enclaves. Lesotho is located in the Maloti Mountains, with the highest peak in southern Africa. It has an area of over 30,000 km2 (11,600 mi2), with a population of about 2.3 million. Its capital and largest city is Maseru.

CapitalMaseru

RegionSouthern Africa

Population2.4M

Area30,355 km²

CurrencyLesotho loti, South African rand (1 USD ≈ 16.46 LSL)

LanguagesEnglish, Sotho

Calling code+266

Drives on theleft

TimezoneMaseru (UTC+2)

Nearest airportMoshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU), 17 km

Emergency number112 / 114 / 115

UNESCO sites1

Income levelLower middle income

GDP per capita$1,089 (2025)

Tourist arrivals1.1M (2019)

Climate in Maseru

Warmest January, coolest June, driest May, sunniest January.

Monthly climate normals for Maseru, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	23.7°C	12.2°C	148mm	368h
February	22.6°C	11.6°C	138mm	311h
March	21.1°C	9.9°C	90mm	325h
April	16.9°C	6.2°C	102mm	285h
May	15.4°C	1.3°C	1mm	311h
June	12.6°C	-1.6°C	6mm	294h
July	14°C	-1.8°C	7mm	308h
August	15.2°C	0.1°C	4mm	329h
September	20.2°C	5.2°C	16mm	341h
October	24.3°C	9.6°C	68mm	348h
November	21.4°C	10.1°C	196mm	316h
December	22.8°C	12.4°C	248mm	358h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Lesotho is a small landlocked country entirely surrounded by South Africa. It is known as the "Kingdom in the Sky" because the entire country is at a high altitude. Its lowest point is 1,388 m (4,554 ft) above sea level; no other country in the world has its lowest point above 1,000 m (3,300 ft). Lesotho is a fantastic adventure holiday destination because of its smiling and resourceful people and bracing climate.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Maloti-Drakensberg Park

Upcoming public holidays

December 25, 2026Christmas Day

December 26, 2026St. Stephen's Day

January 1, 2027New Year's Day

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About Argentina

Argentina, officially the Argentine Republic, is a country in the far south of South America. It covers an area of 2,780,085 km2 (1,073,397 mi2), making it the second-largest country in South America after Brazil, the fourth-largest country in the Americas, and the eighth-largest country in the world. Argentina shares the bulk of the Southern Cone with Chile to the west, and is also bordered by Bolivia and Paraguay to the north, Brazil to the northeast, Uruguay and the South Atlantic Ocean to the east, and the Drake Passage to the south. Argentina is a federal state divided into twenty-three provinces, and one autonomous city, which is the federal capital and largest city of the nation, Buenos Aires. The provinces and the capital have their own constitutions, but exist under a federal system. Argentina claims sovereignty over the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, the Southern Patagonian Ice Field, and a part of Antarctica.

CapitalBuenos Aires

RegionSouth America

Population45.9M

Area2,780,400 km²

CurrencyArgentine peso (1 USD ≈ 1514.57 ARS)

LanguagesGuaraní, Spanish

Calling code+54

Drives on theright

TimezoneBuenos Aires (UTC-3)

Nearest airportAeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP), 6 km

Emergency number100 / 101 / 117 / 911

UNESCO sites12

Income levelUpper middle income

GDP per capita$14,898 (2025)

Tourist arrivals7.4M (2019)

Climate in Buenos Aires

Warmest January, coolest July, driest February, sunniest December. Best time to visit: February, November, December.

Monthly climate normals for Buenos Aires, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	27.7°C	19.7°C	79mm	387h
February	27.6°C	19.4°C	15mm	360h
March	26.3°C	20.4°C	121mm	311h
April	20.9°C	13.9°C	105mm	273h
May	18°C	11.1°C	16mm	263h
June	15.2°C	8.8°C	73mm	223h
July	12.9°C	6.4°C	39mm	240h
August	16.7°C	8.8°C	35mm	275h
September	17.2°C	9.6°C	65mm	294h
October	19.9°C	12.5°C	113mm	326h
November	24.3°C	17.2°C	25mm	368h
December	26.6°C	18.2°C	49mm	402h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Argentina is a large country in the southern part of South America. It offers a great diversity of climates and landscapes from jungles in the north, great grass plains in the center and frozen mountains in the south.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Cueva de las Manos
Iguazú National Park World Heritage Site
Inca road system
Ischigualasto / Talampaya Natural Parks
Jesuit Block and Estancias of Córdoba
Jesuit missions among the Guaraní
Los Alerces National Park
Los Glaciares National Park
Navy Petty-Officers School of Mechanics
Quebrada de Humahuaca

Upcoming public holidays

November 23, 2026Día de la Soberanía Nacional

December 8, 2026Día de la Inmaculada Concepción de María

December 25, 2026Navidad

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