PakistanLesotho: Visa required

PakistanLesotho

Do Pakistan passport holders need a visa for Lesotho?

Visa required

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

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

Source: homeaffairs.gov.ls (checked July 20, 2026).

RequirementVisa required

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-14

Distance8,205 km, straight line (~10h 9m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Lesotho111 of 242 nationalities tracked

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

Visa-free alternatives near Lesotho

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Frequently asked questions

Do Pakistan passport holders need a visa for Lesotho?

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

How far is Lesotho from Pakistan?

About 8,205 km in a straight line, roughly ~10h 9m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Lesotho?

Lesotho loti (LSL).

What is the emergency number in Lesotho?

112 / 114 / 115.

What time zone is Lesotho in?

Maseru (UTC+2).

What is the nearest airport to Maseru?

Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU), about 17 km away.

How many countries can enter Lesotho without a visa?

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

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

Madagascar, Comoros, Burundi, Rwanda, Kenya.

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 Pakistan

Pakistan, officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, is a country in South Asia. It is the fifth-most populous country, with a population of over 241.5 million, having the second-largest Muslim population in the world as of 2023. Islamabad is the nation's capital, while Karachi is its largest city and financial centre. Pakistan is the 33rd-largest country by area. Bounded by the Arabian Sea on the south, the Gulf of Oman on the southwest, and the Sir Creek on the southeast, it shares land borders with India to the east; Afghanistan to the west; Iran to the southwest; and China to the northeast. It shares a maritime border with Oman in the Gulf of Oman, and is separated from Tajikistan in the northwest by Afghanistan's narrow Wakhan Corridor.

CapitalIslamabad

RegionSouthern Asia

Population255.2M

Area881,912 km²

CurrencyPakistani rupee (1 USD ≈ 276.88 PKR)

LanguagesEnglish, Urdu

Calling code+92

Drives on theleft

TimezoneKarachi (UTC+5)

Nearest airportFaisalabad International Airport (LYP), 96 km

Emergency number1122 / 15 / 16

UNESCO sites6

Income levelLower middle income

GDP per capita$1,596 (2025)

Tourist arrivals966K (2012)

Climate in Islamabad

Warmest June, coolest January, driest October, sunniest May. Best time to visit: April, October, November.

Monthly climate normals for Islamabad, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	17°C	6.6°C	54mm	236h
February	23°C	9.8°C	10mm	296h
March	24°C	13.9°C	142mm	276h
April	32.2°C	19.7°C	8mm	339h
May	37.9°C	24.4°C	19mm	343h
June	39.6°C	29°C	15mm	322h
July	38.2°C	29.2°C	46mm	331h
August	36.5°C	28.9°C	58mm	314h
September	36.7°C	26.2°C	51mm	314h
October	35.7°C	20.4°C	0mm	317h
November	26.8°C	12.9°C	4mm	273h
December	21°C	8.2°C	10mm	293h

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

The Islamic Republic of Pakistan is a country at the crossroads of Western, Central, South and East Asia. Conceived as a separate homeland for Muslims in South Asia, the country's tourism industry had its heyday during the 1960s thanks to the Hippie Trail. Unfortunately, the country has been in a state of flux since the 1970s, with many countries declaring it unsafe to visit.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Buddhist Ruins of Takht-i-Bahi and Neighbouring City Remains at Sahr-i-Bahlol
Fort and Shalamar Gardens in Lahore
Historical Monuments at Makli, Thatta
Mohenjo-daro
Rohtas Fort
Taxila

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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 ≈ 16.58 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	12.3°C	148mm	368h
February	22.5°C	11.8°C	138mm	311h
March	21.1°C	10.1°C	90mm	325h
April	16.9°C	6.4°C	102mm	285h
May	15.4°C	1.6°C	1mm	311h
June	12.6°C	-1.5°C	6mm	294h
July	14°C	-1.6°C	7mm	308h
August	15.2°C	0.4°C	4mm	329h
September	20.2°C	5.4°C	16mm	341h
October	24.2°C	9.8°C	68mm	348h
November	21.3°C	10.3°C	196mm	316h
December	22.7°C	12.5°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

October 4, 2026Independence Day

December 25, 2026Christmas Day

December 26, 2026St. Stephen's Day

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