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Lesotho

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Visa-free for 90 days

Lesotho's Ministry of Home Affairs says every foreign citizen who wishes to visit must first obtain a visa through the Lesotho e-visa system, except citizens of countries with visa-abolition agreements with Lesotho and of some Commonwealth countries. Lesotho's embassy in Washington publishes a list of all countries whose citizens require or do not require a visa to enter Lesotho, and marks those whose citizens need one only to stay more than 14 days. The UK, Italian, Canadian and Australian governments say their citizens can visit without a visa.

Visa

Not required

Document

The UK government says your passport must have an expiry date at least 90 days after the date you arrive in Lesotho and at least 4 blank pages, because Lesotho border control need to stamp it and so do South African border control on your way to and from Lesotho.

What you need to know

  1. Regime

    Visa-free for 90 days

  2. Detail

    Max stay · 90 days

  3. Notes

    Lesotho's Ministry of Home Affairs says every foreign citizen who wishes to visit must first obtain a visa through the Lesotho e-visa system, except citizens of countries with visa-abolition agreements with Lesotho and of some Commonwealth countries. Lesotho's embassy in Washington publishes a list of all countries whose citizens require or do not require a visa to enter Lesotho, and marks those whose citizens need one only to stay more than 14 days. The UK, Italian, Canadian and Australian governments say their citizens can visit without a visa.

  4. Passport validity

    The UK government says your passport must have an expiry date at least 90 days after the date you arrive in Lesotho and at least 4 blank pages, because Lesotho border control need to stamp it and so do South African border control on your way to and from Lesotho.

  5. Blank passport pages

    At least 4 blank passport pages.

  6. Return or onward ticket

    The Government of Lesotho's service charter lists a return ticket among the requirements for a visitor's entry visa. No official source we could read states an onward-ticket check for visa-exempt visitors.

  7. Proof of funds

    The Government of Lesotho's service charter lists, for a tourist entry visa, a 3 months' bank statement or a valid debit or credit card with sufficient funds to sustain the duration of stay, and, for a visitor's entry visa, a 3 months' bank statement of the sponsor or applicant (M10,000). No official source we could read states an amount for visa-free arrivals.

  8. Travel insurance

    The Government of Lesotho's service charter lists medical insurance among the requirements for an entry visa, including the tourist category. No official source we could read states whether visa-free visitors need it.

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Entry requirements can change: always confirm the latest information with the competent authorities before departure.