Lesotho visa for Sao Tomean Creole citizens

A visa is REQUIRED for Sao Tomean Creole passport holders visiting Lesotho for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:

Visa requirements:

Visa type Purposes Visa requirements Allowed stay
Tourist visa For Sao Tomean Creole citizens to enter Lesotho for a short-term tourism purpose. Visa required N/A
Evisa Lesotho e-visa for Sao Tomean Creole citizens Eligible
Visa on arrival Lesotho visa on arrival for Sao Tomean Creole citizens Not Available

Lesotho tourist visa requirements:

  • Holding Sao Tomean Creole 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 São Tomé and Príncipe, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Lesotho nearest your place of residence.

  • Addis Ababa: The Embassy of in Addis Ababa, ~ 3673.60 kilometers (2282.67 mi) away from Sao Tome, São Tomé and Príncipe. (Working hours: Close now. Open in 5 hours 24 minutes).
  • Tripoli: The Embassy of in Tripoli, ~ 3682.78 kilometers (2288.37 mi) away from Sao Tome, São Tomé and Príncipe. (Working hours: Close now. Open in 6 hours 24 minutes).

Lesotho visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Lesotho diplomatic mission offices to São Tomé and Príncipe for guidance)

Tourism Statistics Chart

The line chart shows the number of visitors from São Tomé and Príncipe traveling to Lesotho from 2008 to 2018.

Year Number of visitors (São Tomé and Príncipe) estimated Change (%)
2014 11 N/A
2015 11 0.00%
2016 12 9.09%
2017 11 -8.33%
2018 12 9.09%

References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)

Lesotho & São Tomé and Príncipe comparison

Lesotho's area is approximately 30,360 km2 (11,722 sq mi), while the area of São Tomé and Príncipe is approximately 960 km2 (370 sq mi). This means São Tomé and Príncipe is 31.62 times smaller than Lesotho.

As of October 2025, Lesotho's population is ~2.2 million people - 1,987,850 more people than the population of São Tomé and Príncipe.

We have highlighted Lesotho & São Tomé and Príncipe’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.

Lesotho São Tomé and Príncipe Difference
Population (est 2025) 2,227,938 240,088 2.0 million more people live in Lesotho than São Tomé and Príncipe
Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) 14 22 Lesotho has 8 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with São Tomé and Príncipe.
Travel freedom (2025) 48 4 Lesotho passport holders can visit 44 more countries and territories without a visa.
Number of foreign missions hosted 7 13 Lesotho hosts 6 fewer foreign missions than São Tomé and Príncipe.

Frequently asked questions, answered

How many visitors from São Tomé and Príncipe travel to Lesotho in one year?

The number of visitors from São Tomé and Príncipe visiting Lesotho in 2018 was approximately 12.

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