Lesotho Visa
Lesotho is a country in Southern Africa. Known as the Kingdom in the Sky because of its lofty altitude — it has the highest lowest point of any country in the world (1400m) and is the only country to be entirely above 1000m! Lesotho is totally surrounded by South Africa and is a fantastic adventure holiday destination.
A foreign national wishing to enter Lesotho must obtain a visa unless they are a citizen of one of the eligible visa exempt countries.
VISAS EXEMPTION
Nationals of the following 49 countries and jurisdictions do not require a visa to enter Lesotho for visits up to 90 days:
Antigua and Barbuda
Bahamas
Bangladesh
Barbados
Belize
Botswana
Brunei
Cameroon
Dominica
Eswatini
Gambia
Grenada
Guyana
Hong Kong
Ireland
Israel
Jamaica
Japan
Kenya
Kiribati
South Korea
Malawi
Malaysia
Maldives
Malta
Mauritius
Namibia
Nauru
Papua New Guinea
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Samoa
San Marino
Seychelles
Sierra Leone
Singapore
Solomon Islands
South Africa
Sri Lanka
Tanzania
Tonga
Trinidad and Tobago
Tuvalu
Uganda
Vanuatu
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Nationals of the following 22 countries and jurisdictions do not require a visa to enter Lesotho for visits up to 14 days:
Australia
Austria
Belgium
Canada
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Finland
France
Germany
Iceland
Italy
Luxembourg
Netherlands
New Zealand
Norway
Portugal
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
United Kingdom1
United States
TYPES OF LESOTHO VISA
Provides a traveler temporary entry into the country as a visitor. Tourist visas are issued for leisure travel only.
Business visas are issued to travelers who need to travel to Lesotho in relation their business activities or on behalf of their company and expect to stay in Lesotho for a limited time.
Before applying for a student visa to Lesotho, it is expected that every student must have obtained an admission letter.
Diplomats are only required to provide their diplomatic passport when applying in an official capacity. Persons traveling with a diplomatic passport or for an official government business are not required to obtain a regular Visa to the Kingdom of Lesotho.
REQUIREMENTS OF LESOTHO VISA
To complete your application, please acquire all documents that apply to your visa classification before you begin. please see below the general requirements.
- Passport valid for travel with a validity date of at least six months beyond your intended period of stay in the Kingdom of Lesotho.
- Itinerary stating the purpose of your trip whether for a temporary visit such as business, pleasure, or schooling.
- Invitation Letter requesting your presence in the Kingdom of Lesotho.
- An introduction letter from your employer detailing your position, salary, how long you have been employed, any authorized vacation, and the business purpose, if any, of your trip.
- Bank Statement/Evidence of funds to cover your expenses while in Lesotho.
- A yellow fever certificate from travelers coming from an infected area where HIV/AIDS is prevalent.
- Travel Insurance.
Some additional documents may be required in case of necessary.
HOW TO APPLY FOR A LESOTHO VISA
You can apply for a Lesotho visa online or in advance at the embassy or consulate. We just give the instruction to apply in person follow traditional way:
Complete the application form and gather all required documents
Submit all documents and visa application form to the nearest Lesotho embassy or consulate in your country.
Wait your visa processing and take your visa on time.
LESOTHO VISA FEES
Official/Diplomatic: Free
Visitor/Tourist – single entry: $150
Visitor/Tourist Multiple entry: $250
Business- Single Entry: $150
Business – Multiple Entry: $250
Student Visa: $150
Emergency Visa: $300
Tourist – Sani Pass and Botha-Bothe: $150
LESOTHO VISA APPLICATION FORM
All visa applicants will be required to fill out on-line the Visa Application Form which can be downloaded from: