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EthiopiaEthiopia visa requirements for Lesotho citizens (2026)
Visa on arrival. Lesotho passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Ethiopia. No advance application is needed, but bring the fee and your onward ticket.
Visa on arrival, no advance application needed.
VTBy the Visa and Trips editorial teamLast updated
Ethiopia entry requirements for Lesotho citizens
- Requirement
- Visa on arrival
- Allowed stay
- Per visa terms
What to bring to Ethiopia
- Passport valid 6+ months with at least one blank page
- Visa-on-arrival fee (cash in USD/EUR or card, check which)
- Return or onward ticket
- Hotel booking or host address
- Passport photo (some border posts ask for one)
Good to know
- Apply only on the official portal evisa.gov.et.
Easier alternatives for Lesotho passport holders
Countries in Eastern Africa and other popular destinations with simpler entry for the Lesotho passport than Ethiopia, easiest first. Only rules we have verified against an official source are listed.
| Destination | Requirement | Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | Visa-free | 90 days |
Ethiopia at a glance for travellers
- 119 of 198 passports can enter Ethiopia without a visa (visa-free, visa on arrival or an ETA).
- The Lesotho passport gets visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 63 destinations in our dataset.
Sources and last checked
| What | Official source | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Requirement & allowed stay | Open passport-index dataset (passportindex.org data, 17 Feb 2026) | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Fees, processing & entry formalities | Ethiopian eVisa: tourist | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Official portal | Ethiopia e-Visa portal | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Independent official overview | UK FCDO, Ethiopia entry requirements | 22 Oct 2026 |
The Visa and Trips editorial team checks these sources every week. See our editorial and verification policy.
Frequently asked questions
Do Lesotho citizens need a visa for Ethiopia?
Lesotho passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Ethiopia. No advance application is needed, but bring the fee and your onward ticket.
What documents do Lesotho passport holders need for Ethiopia?
Passport valid 6+ months with at least one blank page; Visa-on-arrival fee (cash in USD/EUR or card, check which); Return or onward ticket; Hotel booking or host address; Passport photo (some border posts ask for one).
Do Lesotho passport holders need to apply for anything before travelling to Ethiopia?
No advance visa application is needed for a tourist visit. The visa is issued at the border on arrival.