South Korea to Lesotho visa requirements

South Korean ordinary passport holders can travel to Lesotho visa-free for tourism and stay up to 60 days. No visa or eVisa is required before departure; entry is granted with a stamp at the port of entry. As of 2026, holders of an ordinary South Korean (Republic of Korea) passport do NOT need a visa to enter Lesotho for short tourist visits. Under Lesotho's visa policy, South Korea is among the visa-exempt nationalities, granted a maximum stay of 60 days. Travelers simply present a valid passport on arrival at a Lesotho port of entry (such as Moshoeshoe I International Airport in Maseru, or land borders crossed from South Africa) and receive a free entry stamp. No advance application, eVisa, or visa-on-arrival payment is required for this category. Note that Lesotho's electronic visa (eVisa) system has been suspended as of 2026, but this is irrelevant to Korean tourists since they are visa-exempt. Lesotho is NOT in the Schengen area, so the Schengen 90/180 rule and ETIAS do not apply. Practical considerations: Lesotho is landlocked entirely within South Africa, so most travelers transit through South Africa, where Korean nationals also enjoy visa-free entry; ensure your passport has enough blank pages and at least six months' validity. Overstaying the 60-day limit or entering for paid work, study, or long-term residence requires a proper visa or permit obtained through the Ministry of Home Affairs. Always reconfirm with the Lesotho immigration authority or a Lesotho diplomatic mission shortly before travel, as visa policies can change.