Lesotho visa for Portuguese citizens
A visa is NOT required for Portuguese passport holders visiting Lesotho for a short-term stay: 14 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Portuguese citizens to enter Lesotho for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 14 days |
| Evisa | Lesotho e-visa for Portuguese citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Lesotho visa on arrival for Portuguese citizens | Not Available | |
Lesotho tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Portuguese 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 Portugal, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Lesotho nearest your place of residence.
- London: The High Commission of in London, ~ 1483.05 kilometers (921.52 mi) away from Lisbon, Portugal. (Working hours: Close now. Open in 5 hours 1 minutes).
- Dublin: The Embassy of in Dublin, ~ 1556.78 kilometers (967.34 mi) away from Lisbon, Portugal. (Working hours: Close now. Open in 5 hours 1 minutes).
Lesotho visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Lesotho diplomatic mission offices to Portugal for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Portugal traveling to Lesotho from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Portugal) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1,846 | N/A |
| 2009 | 2,167 | 17.39% |
| 2010 | 2,684 | 23.86% |
| 2011 | 2,507 | -6.59% |
| 2012 | 2,665 | 6.30% |
| 2013 | 2,728 | 2.36% |
| 2014 | 6,798 | 149.19% |
| 2015 | 6,817 | 0.28% |
| 2016 | 7,535 | 10.53% |
| 2017 | 7,163 | -4.94% |
| 2018 | 7,390 | 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 & Portugal comparison
Lesotho's area is approximately 30,360 km2 (11,722 sq mi), while the area of Portugal is approximately 91,590 km2 (35,363 sq mi). This means Portugal is 3.02 times bigger than Lesotho.
As of October 2025, Lesotho's population is ~2.2 million people - 7,820,918 fewer people than the population of Portugal.
We have highlighted Lesotho & Portugal’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Lesotho | Portugal | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 2,227,938 | 10,048,856 | 7.8 million fewer people live in Lesotho than Portugal |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 14 | 128 | Lesotho has 114 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Portugal. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 48 | 141 | Lesotho passport holders visit 93 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 7 | 150 | Lesotho hosts 143 fewer foreign missions than Portugal. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Portugal travel to Lesotho in one year?
The number of visitors from Portugal visiting Lesotho in 2018 was approximately 7,390.
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