Lesotho visa for Icelandic citizens
A visa is NOT required for Icelandic passport holders visiting Lesotho for a short-term stay: 14 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Icelandic citizens to enter Lesotho for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 14 days |
| Evisa | Lesotho e-visa for Icelandic citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Lesotho visa on arrival for Icelandic citizens | Not Available | |
Lesotho tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Icelandic 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 Iceland, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Lesotho nearest your place of residence.
- Dublin: The Embassy of in Dublin, ~ 1477.72 kilometers (918.21 mi) away from Reykjavik, Iceland. (Working hours: Open now. Close in 4 hours 49 minutes).
- Copenhagen: The Embassy of in Copenhagen, ~ 1795.79 kilometers (1115.85 mi) away from Reykjavik, Iceland. (Working hours: Close now).
Lesotho visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Lesotho diplomatic mission offices to Iceland for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Iceland traveling to Lesotho from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Iceland) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 762 | N/A |
| 2009 | 894 | 17.32% |
| 2010 | 1,108 | 23.94% |
| 2011 | 1,035 | -6.59% |
| 2012 | 1,100 | 6.28% |
| 2013 | 1,126 | 2.36% |
| 2014 | 2,805 | 149.11% |
| 2015 | 2,813 | 0.29% |
| 2016 | 3,110 | 10.56% |
| 2017 | 2,956 | -4.95% |
| 2018 | 3,050 | 3.18% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Lesotho & Iceland comparison
Lesotho's area is approximately 30,360 km2 (11,722 sq mi), while the area of Iceland is approximately 100,250 km2 (38,706 sq mi). This means Iceland is 3.30 times bigger than Lesotho.
As of November 2025, Lesotho's population is ~2.2 million people - 1,875,605 more people than the population of Iceland.
We have highlighted Lesotho & Iceland’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Lesotho | Iceland | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 2,227,938 | 352,333 | 1.9 million more people live in Lesotho than Iceland |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 14 | 25 | Lesotho has 11 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Iceland. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 48 | 138 | Lesotho passport holders visit 90 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 7 | 54 | Lesotho hosts 47 fewer foreign missions than Iceland. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Iceland travel to Lesotho in one year?
The number of visitors from Iceland visiting Lesotho in 2018 was approximately 3,050.
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