Lesotho visa for Tongan citizens
A visa is NOT required for Tongan passport holders visiting Lesotho for a short-term stay: 90 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Tongan citizens to enter Lesotho for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 90 days |
| Evisa | Lesotho e-visa for Tongan citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Lesotho visa on arrival for Tongan citizens | Not Available | |
Lesotho tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Tongan 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 Tonga, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Lesotho nearest your place of residence.
- Tokyo: The Embassy of in Tokyo, ~ 7903.53 kilometers (4911.03 mi) away from Nuku'alofa, Tonga. (Working hours: Close now Lunch time ).
- Beijing: The Embassy of in Beijing, ~ 9803.55 kilometers (6091.64 mi) away from Nuku'alofa, Tonga. (Working hours: Close now Lunch time ).
Lesotho visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Lesotho diplomatic mission offices to Tonga for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Tonga traveling to Lesotho from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Tonga) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 29 | N/A |
| 2009 | 34 | 17.24% |
| 2010 | 43 | 26.47% |
| 2011 | 40 | -6.98% |
| 2012 | 42 | 5.00% |
| 2013 | 43 | 2.38% |
| 2014 | 108 | 151.16% |
| 2015 | 108 | 0.00% |
| 2016 | 120 | 11.11% |
| 2017 | 114 | -5.00% |
| 2018 | 117 | 2.63% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Lesotho & Tonga comparison
Lesotho's area is approximately 30,360 km2 (11,722 sq mi), while the area of Tonga is approximately 720 km2 (277 sq mi). This means Tonga is 42.17 times smaller than Lesotho.
As of October 2025, Lesotho's population is ~2.2 million people - 2,116,166 more people than the population of Tonga.
We have highlighted Lesotho & Tonga’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Lesotho | Tonga | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 2,227,938 | 111,772 | 2.1 million more people live in Lesotho than Tonga |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 14 | 10 | Lesotho has 4 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Tonga. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 48 | 88 | Lesotho passport holders visit 40 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 7 | 7 | Lesotho hosts 0 fewer foreign missions than Tonga. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Tonga travel to Lesotho in one year?
The number of visitors from Tonga visiting Lesotho in 2018 was approximately 117.
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- Maseru to Nuku'alofa: 20360.65 km (12651.52 mi)
- Travel time: 42 hours 25 minutes
This page was last updated on: October 2025