Norwegian visa for Lesotho citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for Lesotho passport holders visiting Norway 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 Norway for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Norway e-visa for Lesotho citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Norway visa on arrival for Lesotho citizens | Not Available | |
Norway tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Lesotho passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Norway.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Norway.
If you are looking for Norway 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 Norway nearest your place of residence.
- Gaborone: The Honorary Consulate of in Gaborone, ~ 587.73 kilometers (365.20 mi) away from Maseru, Lesotho. (Working hours: Close now).
- Lusaka: The Honorary Consulate of in Lusaka, ~ 1581.69 kilometers (982.82 mi) away from Maseru, Lesotho. (Working hours: Close now).
Norway visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Norway diplomatic mission offices to Lesotho for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Lesotho traveling to Norway from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Lesotho) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 478 | N/A |
| 2009 | 478 | 0.00% |
| 2010 | 524 | 9.62% |
| 2011 | 546 | 4.20% |
| 2012 | 499 | -8.61% |
| 2013 | 526 | 5.41% |
| 2014 | 534 | 1.52% |
| 2015 | 590 | 10.49% |
| 2016 | 656 | 11.19% |
| 2017 | 688 | 4.88% |
| 2018 | 626 | -9.01% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Norway & Lesotho comparison
Norway's area is approximately 365,268 km2 (141,030 sq mi), while the area of Lesotho is approximately 30,360 km2 (11,722 sq mi). This means Lesotho is 12.03 times smaller than Norway.
As of October 2025, Norway's population is ~5.6 million people - 3,407,442 more people than the population of Lesotho.
We have highlighted Norway & Lesotho’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Norway | Lesotho | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 5,635,380 | 2,227,938 | 3.4 million more people live in Norway than Lesotho |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 99 | 14 | Norway has 85 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Lesotho. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 143 | 48 | Norway passport holders can visit 95 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 209 | 7 | Norwegian hosts 202 more foreign missions than Lesotho. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Lesotho travel to Norway in one year?
The number of visitors from Lesotho visiting Norway in 2018 was approximately 626.
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Useful Information
- Oslo to Maseru: 9222.48 km (5730.58 mi)
- Travel time: 19 hours 12 minutes
This page was last updated on: October 2025