Sweden Visa RequirementsFor Lesotho passport holders
Sweden is a Schengen member. Lesotho passport holders apply for a short-stay Schengen type C visa. The fee is EUR 80 and the visa covers up to 90 days in the Schengen Area per 180-day period.
Lesotho passport holders require a visa to enter Sweden.
Apply at the Swedish embassy or VFS Global in South Africa with standard Schengen documents. Fee is EUR 80. Processing takes 15 calendar days.
Sweden 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 Sweden: What You Need to Know
Lesotho nationals apply for Swedish Schengen visas through the Swedish embassy or VFS Global in South Africa. Stockholm and Swedish Lapland are popular destinations.
How to Get There
A Swedish Schengen visa covers all 27 Schengen member states.
Money & Banking
Sweden uses the Swedish Krona (SEK). Cards and contactless payments are dominant; Sweden is nearly cashless.
Practical Tips
Stockholm is a beautiful archipelago city. Swedish Lapland offers Northern Lights and dog sledding. Sweden is expensive; show substantial funds. Apply 4 to 6 weeks before travel.