France Visa RequirementsFor Lesotho passport holders
France is a Schengen member. Lesotho passport holders must apply for a Schengen short-stay type C visa. The fee is EUR 80 and the visa allows up to 90 days within the Schengen Area per 180-day period.
Lesotho passport holders require a visa to enter France.
Apply at the French embassy in South Africa or a France-Visas authorized center. Submit standard Schengen documents. Fee is EUR 80. Processing takes 15 calendar days.
France is part of the Schengen Area. Your stay counts toward the 90-day limit within any 180-day period for the entire Schengen zone. Learn more about Schengen rules →
Entry Requirements
Passport Validity
3 months beyond departure from Schengen
Blank Pages
2 blank pages required
Multiple Entry
Single entry only
Work Permitted
No - requires work visa
Current Travel Situation
Lesotho to France: What You Need to Know
France has historical ties with Lesotho through development programs. Despite these connections, Lesotho nationals must obtain a Schengen visa. Applications are submitted at the French embassy in Pretoria or Johannesburg.
How to Get There
A French Schengen visa covers all 27 Schengen countries.
Money & Banking
France uses the Euro (EUR). ATMs are widely available. Cards are broadly accepted; contactless payments are standard.
Practical Tips
Paris, Lyon, and the French Riviera are popular destinations. Show EUR 50 per day minimum. Apply 4 to 6 weeks before travel. Travel insurance is mandatory.