Lesotho visa for French citizens
A visa is NOT required for French passport holders visiting Lesotho for a short-term stay: 14 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For French citizens to enter Lesotho for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 14 days |
| Evisa | Lesotho e-visa for French citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Lesotho visa on arrival for French citizens | Not Available | |
Lesotho tourist visa requirements:
- Holding French passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Lesotho.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Lesotho.
If you are looking for Lesotho visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from France, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Lesotho nearest your place of residence.
- Geneva: The Embassy of in Geneva, ~ 497.23 kilometers (308.97 mi) away from Paris, France. (Working hours: Close now).
- Brussels: The Embassy of in Brussels, ~ 539.15 kilometers (335.01 mi) away from Paris, France. (Working hours: Close now).
Lesotho visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Lesotho diplomatic mission offices to France for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from France traveling to Lesotho from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (France) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 10,548 | N/A |
| 2009 | 12,384 | 17.41% |
| 2010 | 15,336 | 23.84% |
| 2011 | 14,328 | -6.57% |
| 2012 | 15,228 | 6.28% |
| 2013 | 15,588 | 2.36% |
| 2014 | 38,844 | 149.19% |
| 2015 | 38,952 | 0.28% |
| 2016 | 43,056 | 10.54% |
| 2017 | 40,932 | -4.93% |
| 2018 | 42,228 | 3.17% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Lesotho & France comparison
Lesotho's area is approximately 30,360 km2 (11,722 sq mi), while the area of France is approximately 547,557 km2 (211,412 sq mi). This means France is 18.04 times bigger than Lesotho.
As of October 2025, Lesotho's population is ~2.2 million people - 63,763,581 fewer people than the population of France.
We have highlighted Lesotho & France’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Lesotho | France | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 2,227,938 | 65,991,519 | 63.8 million fewer people live in Lesotho than France |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 14 | 267 | Lesotho has 253 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with France. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 48 | 143 | Lesotho passport holders visit 95 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 7 | 479 | Lesotho hosts 472 fewer foreign missions than France. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from France travel to Lesotho in one year?
The number of visitors from France visiting Lesotho in 2018 was approximately 42,228.
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