Lesotho Visa Types

Foreign nationals are required to apply for a visa to visit Lesotho. There are many types of visas for Lesotho. Before traveling, check what you need to enjoy a peaceful vacation.

In this article, we present the visa types and the requirements you must meet to obtain your chosen visa.

Note that visitors from certain countries can visit Lesotho without a visa as long as they have a valid passport.

e-Visa for Lesotho

Lesotho e-visas are available to travelers from over 160 countries. There are two types of electronic visas:
Single entry is valid for 44 days and multiple entries are valid for 180 days. It can be used for tourism or commercial activities.

The application process is simple and intuitive and in the case of a tourist visa, you must prepare:

  • a valid passport (with 6-month validity) with 2 blank pages
  • a photo of the face (make by phone or PC)
  • a travel insurance
  • yellow fever vaccination certificate.

When it comes to the requirements needed for the business type you need to have:

  • a business license and travel document proving the business trip
  • a bank statements
  • a copy of travel insurance
  • a business itinerary with accommodation
  • a copy of the letter of invitation or employer letter
  • yellow fever vaccination proof.

Additionally, all travelers must register with the Department of Immigration and provide documents translated into English if in another language.

Lesotho Tourist Visa

Tourist visa, also known as tourist visa, allows visitors to temporarily stay in this country for the purpose of relaxation, sightseeing, sightseeing.
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In this popular type of visa, visitors cannot participate in prohibited activities.
Punish or pay a fee because it is prohibited.
 
 
 
 
Tourist visa requirements are as follows:
  • Submit complete application
  • Passport with at least 6 months validity and 2 blank pages
  • appropriate photo.
We can differentiate between the single entry option, which is valid for 90 days and allows you to stay in Lesotho for 44 days, and the multiple entry visa (you can enter, exit and re-enter the country within 180 days with that visa).

Lesotho Student Visa

To obtain a Lesotho visa as a student, applicants must have an admission letter.
As its name suggests, this type of visa is used for educational purposes and to get it you must prepare:
  • visa required
  • Additional documentation
  • Passport (valid for at least 2 months and 2 blank pages)
  • a photo taken via the app.
This type of visa is a single-entry visa allowing a stay of 90 days.

Diplomatic Visa for Lesotho

Diplomats with diplomatic passports and on official government business do not need a visa. They should only have an invitation letter from a government agency. You can contact the embassy or the Ministry of Home Affairs in Lesotho to receive an invitation.

If you are a diplomat to Lesotho, check that you have:

  • valid passport for at least 6 months
  • letter of invitation
  • itinerary and Lesotho address
  • proof of Yellow Fever vaccination.

Business Visa for Lesotho

Business visas are used in cases where travelers wish to visit Lesotho to carry out business activities for a limited period of time.
 
Additionally, it is possible to extend this type of visa when your stay is expected to be over 90 days.In this option you will need to contact the immigration service.
 
A Lesotho business visa can be considered a single-entry visa, allowing you to enter the country just once, or a multiple-entry visa that expires after 180 days.
 
Business visa requirements:
  • Provide business license and necessary documents
  • provide up-to-date bank statements and travel insurance
  • submit professional itinerary (including accommodation)
  • send business references, such as an invitation from an organization or a letter from a company.
Additionally, documents in foreign languages ​​must be translated into English and all visitors must register with the Immigration Department.
 
Additionally, passport and nationality verification is required within 7 days.

Lesotho Employment Visa

This visa can be used for work purposes in Lesotho. It allows foreign nationals to work permanently in Lesotho, but they must first obtain residency in the country. In addition to other requirements, a work permit is required to obtain a work visa.

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