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🇦🇪 Does an Emirati need a visa for Lesotho 🇱🇸?

What this means for your trip

You apply at an embassy, consulate or authorised visa centre of the destination, usually with an application form, passport photos, bank statements, travel itinerary and accommodation bookings.

Processing takes days to weeks, and some embassies require an interview; start the application well before your trip.

Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.

Lesotho at a glance

Capital: Maseru · Currency: Lesotho loti (LSL, L); South African rand (ZAR, R) · Official languages: English, Sotho · Calling code: +266

U.S. State Department travel advisory for Lesotho: Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (updated 17 June 2026). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.

Plugs and voltage

You need a travel adapter: Lesotho uses plug types D, M, the United Arab Emirates uses C, G.

More about entering Lesotho →

Easier destinations near Lesotho for Emirati passport holders

• 🇧🇼 Botswana — Visa-free 90 days
• 🇸🇿 Eswatini — Visa-free 30 days
• 🇿🇦 South Africa — Visa-free 90 days
• 🇳🇦 Namibia — Visa on arrival

The other way round

🇱🇸 Mosotho passport holders visiting the United Arab Emirates: Mosotho passport holders need a visa for the United Arab Emirates, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.

The Emirati passport at a glance

All destinations for United Arab Emirates passport holders → · Who needs a visa for Lesotho →

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