Sao Tomean Creole visa for Lesotho citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for Lesotho passport holders visiting São Tomé and Príncipe 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 São Tomé and Príncipe for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | São Tomé and Príncipe e-visa for Lesotho citizens | Eligible | |
| Visa on arrival | São Tomé and Príncipe visa on arrival for Lesotho citizens | Not Available | |
São Tomé and Príncipe tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Lesotho passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in São Tomé and Príncipe.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from São Tomé and Príncipe.
If you are looking for São Tomé and Príncipe 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 São Tomé and Príncipe nearest your place of residence.
- Cape Town: The Consulate General of in Cape Town, ~ 1043.51 kilometers (648.40 mi) away from Maseru, Lesotho. (Working hours: Close now. Open in 38 minutes).
- Luanda: The Embassy of in Luanda, ~ 2790.46 kilometers (1733.91 mi) away from Maseru, Lesotho. (Working hours: Close now. Open in 2 hours 38 minutes).
São Tomé and Príncipe visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest São Tomé and Príncipe diplomatic mission offices to Lesotho for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Lesotho traveling to São Tomé and Príncipe from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Lesotho) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
São Tomé and Príncipe & Lesotho comparison
São Tomé and Príncipe's area is approximately 960 km2 (370 sq mi), while the area of Lesotho is approximately 30,360 km2 (11,722 sq mi). This means Lesotho is 31.62 times bigger than São Tomé and Príncipe.
As of October 2025, São Tomé and Príncipe's population is ~240088 people - 1,987,850 fewer people than the population of Lesotho.
We have highlighted São Tomé and Príncipe & Lesotho’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| São Tomé and Príncipe | Lesotho | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 240,088 | 2,227,938 | 2.0 million fewer people live in São Tomé and Príncipe than Lesotho |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 22 | 14 | São Tomé and Príncipe has 8 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Lesotho. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 4 | 48 | São Tomé and Príncipe passport holders visit 44 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 13 | 7 | Sao Tomean Creole hosts 6 more foreign missions than Lesotho. |
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| Humidity | 81% | |
| Wind | 5.15 km/h | |
| Sunrise | 10:17 AM | |
Useful Information
- Sao Tome to Maseru: 3686.02 km (2290.39 mi)
- Travel time: 7 hours 40 minutes
This page was last updated on: October 2025