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Lesotho passport to Uruguay
Lesotho passport holders need a visa for Uruguay, 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
- Uruguay lets 85 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Lesotho is not one of them.
- Lesotho passports get “Visa required” at 88 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, Uruguay passports get “Visa required” in Lesotho.
Nearby passports travelling to Uruguay
Open to Lesotho passports near Uruguay
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
LesothoUruguay- Typical duration
- 9.8 hours
- From
- MSU · JNB
- To
- MVD · PDP · RVY
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.
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.
Uruguay
Country profile
Capital
Montevideo
Population
3.5 million
Area
176,220 km²
Currency
Uruguayan peso UYU
Languages
Spanish
Time zone
UTC-03:00
Foreign-born
160,064 · 2024
Migrant share
4.7%
Ethnic groups · 2011
- White87.7%
- none or unspecified5%
- Black4.6%
- Indigenous2.4%
- 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 L
Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Right
Emergency
Police 112 · Ambulance 112
Dialing code
+598
Airports
MVD · PDP · RVY · DZO
Highlights
- Rambla
- Colonia del Sacramento
- Punta del Este
Lesotho · Visa required
FAQ
Does a Lesotho passport need a visa for Uruguay?
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 Uruguay immigration or a mission.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Uruguay typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Uruguay mission.
What about a Uruguay passport entering Lesotho?
The reverse result is “Visa required”.