Beninese visa for Lesotho citizens
A visa is NOT required for Lesotho passport holders visiting Benin for a short-term stay: 90 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Lesotho citizens to enter Benin for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 90 days |
| Evisa | Benin e-visa for Lesotho citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Benin visa on arrival for Lesotho citizens | Not Available | |
Benin tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Lesotho passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Benin.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Benin.
If you are looking for Benin visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Lesotho, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Benin nearest your place of residence.
- Pretoria: The Embassy of in Pretoria, ~ 429.28 kilometers (266.74 mi) away from Maseru, Lesotho. (Working hours: Close now).
- Kinshasa: The Embassy of in Kinshasa, ~ 3125.75 kilometers (1942.25 mi) away from Maseru, Lesotho. (Working hours: Close now).
Benin visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Benin diplomatic mission offices to Lesotho for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Lesotho traveling to Benin from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Lesotho) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 21 | N/A |
| 2009 | 21 | 0.00% |
| 2010 | 22 | 4.76% |
| 2011 | 23 | 4.55% |
| 2012 | 24 | 4.35% |
| 2013 | 25 | 4.17% |
| 2014 | 27 | 8.00% |
| 2015 | 28 | 3.70% |
| 2016 | 29 | 3.57% |
| 2017 | 31 | 6.90% |
| 2018 | 32 | 3.23% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Benin & Lesotho comparison
Benin's area is approximately 112,760 km2 (43,536 sq mi), while the area of Lesotho is approximately 30,360 km2 (11,722 sq mi). This means Lesotho is 3.71 times smaller than Benin.
As of October 2025, Benin's population is ~13.8 million people - 11,550,078 more people than the population of Lesotho.
We have highlighted Benin & Lesotho’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Benin | Lesotho | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 13,778,016 | 2,227,938 | 11.6 million more people live in Benin than Lesotho |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 58 | 14 | Benin has 44 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Lesotho. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 31 | 48 | Benin passport holders visit 17 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 25 | 7 | Beninese hosts 18 more foreign missions than Lesotho. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Lesotho travel to Benin in one year?
The number of visitors from Lesotho visiting Benin in 2018 was approximately 32.
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- Porto Novo to Maseru: 4675.81 km (2905.41 mi)
- Travel time: 9 hours 44 minutes
This page was last updated on: October 2025