New Zealand visa for Lesotho citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for Lesotho passport holders visiting New Zealand for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Lesotho citizens to enter New Zealand for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | New Zealand e-visa for Lesotho citizens | Eligible | |
| Visa on arrival | New Zealand visa on arrival for Lesotho citizens | Not Available | |
New Zealand tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Lesotho passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in New Zealand.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from New Zealand.
If you are looking for New Zealand visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Lesotho, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of New Zealand nearest your place of residence.
- Pretoria: The High Commission of in Pretoria, ~ 426.56 kilometers (265.06 mi) away from Maseru, Lesotho. (Working hours: Close now. Open in 3 hours 1 minutes).
- Cape Town: The Embassy of in Cape Town, ~ 1047.26 kilometers (650.73 mi) away from Maseru, Lesotho. (Working hours: Close now. Open in 3 hours 1 minutes).
New Zealand visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest New Zealand diplomatic mission offices to Lesotho for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Lesotho traveling to New Zealand from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Lesotho) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 261 | N/A |
| 2009 | 261 | 0.00% |
| 2010 | 268 | 2.68% |
| 2011 | 276 | 2.99% |
| 2012 | 272 | -1.45% |
| 2013 | 289 | 6.25% |
| 2014 | 305 | 5.54% |
| 2015 | 334 | 9.51% |
| 2016 | 371 | 11.08% |
| 2017 | 391 | 5.39% |
| 2018 | 405 | 3.58% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
New Zealand & Lesotho comparison
New Zealand's area is approximately 263,310 km2 (101,664 sq mi), while the area of Lesotho is approximately 30,360 km2 (11,722 sq mi). This means Lesotho is 8.67 times smaller than New Zealand.
As of November 2025, New Zealand's population is ~5.0 million people - 2,792,006 more people than the population of Lesotho.
We have highlighted New Zealand & Lesotho’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| New Zealand | Lesotho | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 5,019,944 | 2,227,938 | 2.8 million more people live in New Zealand than Lesotho |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 72 | 14 | New Zealand has 58 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Lesotho. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 135 | 48 | New Zealand passport holders can visit 87 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 115 | 7 | New Zealand hosts 108 more foreign missions than Lesotho. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Lesotho travel to New Zealand in one year?
The number of visitors from Lesotho visiting New Zealand in 2018 was approximately 405.
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- Travel time: 30 hours 38 minutes
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