Access
Visa required
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Algeria passport to Lesotho
Algeria passport holders need a visa for Lesotho, applied for at an embassy, consulate or visa centre before travel.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
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Key facts
- Lesotho lets 81 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Algeria is not one of them.
- Algeria passports get “Visa required” at 93 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, Lesotho passports get “Visa required” in Algeria.
Nearby passports travelling to Lesotho
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flights, eSIM and insurance are third-party. Visatu does not take payment.
Flight corridor
Connection likely
AlgeriaLesotho- Typical duration
- 9.9 hours
- From
- ALG · ORN · CZL
- To
- MSU · JNB
Duration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.
Algeria
Country profile
Capital
Algiers
Population
47.4 million
Area
2,381,740 km²
Currency
Algerian dinar DZD
Languages
Arabic
Time zone
UTC+01:00
Foreign-born
259,458 · 2024
Migrant share
0.6%
Ethnic groups
- Arab-Amazigh99%
- European less than1%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Lesotho
Country profile
Capital
Maseru
Population
2.1 million
Area
30,355 km²
Currency
Lesotho loti LSL
Languages
English, Sotho
Time zone
UTC+02:00
Foreign-born
15,039 · 2024
Migrant share
0.6%
Ethnic groups
- Sotho99.7%
- other0.3%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Travel notes
Plug
Type M
Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Left
Emergency
Police 112 · Ambulance 112
Dialing code
+266
Gateway airport
MSU · JNB
Highlights
- Maloti-Drakensberg
- Maletsunyane
- Thaba Bosiu
Algeria · Visa required
FAQ
Does a Algeria passport need a visa for Lesotho?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “Visa required”. confirm length of stay with the destination. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
No single stay length is recorded. Check Lesotho immigration or a mission.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Lesotho typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Lesotho mission.
What about a Lesotho passport entering Algeria?
The reverse result is “Visa required”.