Iceland Visa RequirementsFor Lesotho passport holders
Iceland is a Schengen member. Lesotho nationals must apply for a short-stay Schengen 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 Iceland.
Identify the Schengen embassy representing Iceland in South Africa and apply there. Submit standard Schengen documents. Fee is EUR 80. Processing takes 15 days.
Iceland 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 Iceland: What You Need to Know
Iceland may be represented by another Schengen state in South Africa. Lesotho nationals should check which Schengen embassy handles Iceland visa applications in the Pretoria or Johannesburg area.
How to Get There
An Iceland Schengen visa covers travel to all 27 Schengen member states.
Money & Banking
Iceland uses the Icelandic Krona (ISK). Cards are universally accepted; Iceland is nearly cashless.
Practical Tips
Reykjavik is the base for exploring Iceland's dramatic landscapes. Iceland is very expensive; show substantial financial means. The midnight sun (summer) and Northern Lights (winter) are seasonal highlights.