Lesotho

Lesotho visa

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  • Passport-type photograph. A digital passport-type photograph taken within the last 6 months. This may be taken using a cell phone against a white wall provided if it meets the standards of a passport-type photograph.

  • Passport copy. A clear scan of the information page of your valid, signed passport.

  • Passport-type photograph. A digital passport-type photograph taken within the last 6 months. This may be taken using a cell phone against a white wall provided if it meets the standards of a passport-type photograph.

  • Passport copy. A clear scan of the information page of your valid, signed passport.

  • Passport copy. A clear scan of the information page of your valid, signed passport.

  • Passport-type photograph. A digital passport-type photograph taken within the last 6 months. This may be taken using a cell phone against a white wall provided if it meets the standards of a passport-type photograph.

  • Itinerary. A copy of round trip tickets or detailed itinerary for the duration of the trip. The applicant's name must be on itinerary.

  • Employment Invitation letter. A letter from the sponsoring company in {country}. The letter should be printed on company letterhead stationery, addressed to "The Embassy/Consulate of Lesotho, Visa Section", and signed by a senior manager. The letter must adhere to the following guidelines: briefly introduce the applicant; state the nature of the position being offered, salary structure, and duration of the contract.
    An ORIGINAL letter of invitation on company letterhead from the business host in Lesotho stating the applicant's title, expertise, duties and responsibilities. It should indicate rationale for hiring the applicant as well as his/her salary, position and qualifications.

  • Passport copy. A clear scan of the information page of your valid, signed passport.

  • Passport-type photograph. A digital passport-type photograph taken within the last 6 months. This may be taken using a cell phone against a white wall provided if it meets the standards of a passport-type photograph.

  • Itinerary. A copy of round trip tickets or detailed itinerary for the duration of the trip. The applicant's name must be on itinerary.

  • Employment Invitation letter. A letter from the sponsoring company in {country}. The letter should be printed on company letterhead stationery, addressed to "The Embassy/Consulate of Lesotho, Visa Section", and signed by a senior manager. The letter must adhere to the following guidelines: briefly introduce the applicant; state the nature of the position being offered, salary structure, and duration of the contract.
    An ORIGINAL letter of invitation on company letterhead from the business host in Lesotho stating the applicant's title, expertise, duties and responsibilities. It should indicate rationale for hiring the applicant as well as his/her salary, position and qualifications.

  • Original passport. The passport must be valid at least 6 months after the intended date of departure from the territory of the destination country and has at least 2 blank visa pages.

  • Passport-type photograph. A digital passport-type photograph taken within the last 6 months. This may be taken using a cell phone against a white wall provided if it meets the standards of a passport-type photograph.

  • Itinerary. A copy of round trip tickets or detailed itinerary for the duration of the trip. The applicant's name must be on itinerary.

  • Yellow fever certificate. A yellow fever certificate from travelers coming from an infected area where HIV/AIDS is prevalent.

  • Health insurance. Proof of international health insurance and specifically covering travel to the destination country is required. Applicants can get a free quote and purchase valid travel insurance from our affiliate.

  • Proof of Sufficient Funds. The financial coverage of the expenses can be certified with one of the following documents: an original income certificate of the employer or a bank account statement on the account turnover during the last three months or a pension slip or a certificate of registration in the case of an individual entrepreneur or one-man firm or a valid ticket a certificate of a reserved and prepaid journey accommodation or in the case of minors a declaration by the legal representative on the coverage of the costs and on the existence of the financial coverage or a letter of invitation issued and endorsed by the Office of Immigration and Nationality.

  • Personal Invitation. If staying with friends or family, a letter of invitation from the host in the destination country, NOTARIZED by the appropriate city hall in the destination country can be used instead of the hotel reservation.

  • Enrollment Letter. Please provide a letter confirming your enrollment from university/college/school in Lesotho.

  • Original passport. The passport must be valid at least 6 months after the intended date of departure from the territory of the destination country and has at least 2 blank visa pages.

  • Passport-type photograph. A digital passport-type photograph taken within the last 6 months. This may be taken using a cell phone against a white wall provided if it meets the standards of a passport-type photograph.

  • Itinerary. A copy of round trip tickets or detailed itinerary for the duration of the trip. The applicant's name must be on itinerary.

  • Yellow fever certificate. A yellow fever certificate from travelers coming from an infected area where HIV/AIDS is prevalent.

  • Health insurance. Proof of international health insurance and specifically covering travel to the destination country is required. Applicants can get a free quote and purchase valid travel insurance from our affiliate.

  • Proof of Sufficient Funds. The financial coverage of the expenses can be certified with one of the following documents: an original income certificate of the employer or a bank account statement on the account turnover during the last three months or a pension slip or a certificate of registration in the case of an individual entrepreneur or one-man firm or a valid ticket a certificate of a reserved and prepaid journey accommodation or in the case of minors a declaration by the legal representative on the coverage of the costs and on the existence of the financial coverage or a letter of invitation issued and endorsed by the Office of Immigration and Nationality.

  • Personal Invitation. If staying with friends or family, a letter of invitation from the host in the destination country, NOTARIZED by the appropriate city hall in the destination country can be used instead of the hotel reservation.

  • Enrollment Letter. Please provide a letter confirming your enrollment from university/college/school in Lesotho.

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A visa is not required for this destination.

A visa is not required for this destination.


Sounds good! What else do I need to know while planning a trip to Lesotho?
  • First, check the current validity of your passport.

  • Second, make sure your passport has blank Visa pages.

  • Confirm if transit visa is required for any connections.

    Check with your airline in case you have connecting flights overseas as part of your journey to Lesotho. It may be the case that countries you pass through en route to your destination may require a separate transit visa. Please refer to visa requirements of the specific country
Additional information
  • All documents submitted in a foreign language (other than English), must be accompanied with an official English translation.
  • If you are traveling with a minor aged 16 and below, you must provide the following:
    names must be the same, family or birth certificates must be supplied;
    if not of the same family, a letter from birth parent, guardian – with documentation showing guardianship, allowing the minor to travel to Lesotho.
  • All documents submitted in a foreign language (other than English), must be accompanied with an official English translation.
  • If you are traveling with a minor aged 16 and below, you must provide the following:
    names must be the same, family or birth certificates must be supplied;
    if not of the same family, a letter from birth parent, guardian – with documentation showing guardianship, allowing the minor to travel to Lesotho.
  • All documents submitted in a foreign language (other than English), must be accompanied with an official English translation.
  • If you are traveling with a minor aged 16 and below, you must provide the following:
    names must be the same, family or birth certificates must be supplied;
    if not of the same family, a letter from birth parent, guardian – with documentation showing guardianship, allowing the minor to travel to Lesotho.
  • All Business travelers must register with the Directorate of Immigration. Travelers must present passport and nationality verification within 7 days of arrival.
  • All documents submitted in a foreign language (other than English), must be accompanied with an official English translation.
  • If you are traveling with a minor aged 16 and below, you must provide the following:
    names must be the same, family or birth certificates must be supplied;
    if not of the same family, a letter from birth parent, guardian – with documentation showing guardianship, allowing the minor to travel to Lesotho.
  • All Business travelers must register with the Directorate of Immigration. Travelers must present passport and nationality verification within 7 days of arrival.
  • All documents submitted in a foreign language (other than English), must be accompanied with an official English translation.
  • If you are traveling with a minor aged 16 and below, you must provide the following:
    names must be the same, family or birth certificates must be supplied;
    if not of the same family, a letter from birth parent, guardian – with documentation showing guardianship, allowing the minor to travel to Lesotho.
  • All documents submitted in a foreign language (other than English), must be accompanied with an official English translation.
  • If you are traveling with a minor aged 16 and below, you must provide the following:
    names must be the same, family or birth certificates must be supplied;
    if not of the same family, a letter from birth parent, guardian – with documentation showing guardianship, allowing the minor to travel to Lesotho.
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Lesotho COVID-19 travel restrictions

  • Entry is open
    Lesotho has opened its borders for travelers, which includes travel for business people, migrant workers, pensioners, students, and diplomats.
    Prior to arrival restrictions
    Valid passport. Valid national passport with at least 6 month remaining validity after the date of departure.
    Valid visa. Please see the instructions above if you need visa and apply.
    Travelers must present a Negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours.
    Upon arrival restrictions
    🏠Quarantine for 14 days is required for all countries.
    😷Masks are required in public spaces and transport.
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