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Lesotho visa requirements for Chinese citizens
Chinese citizens need an eVisa for Lesotho. Apply on the official website.
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- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
Special rules for Chinese citizens in Lesotho
Chinese travellers can use an eVisa for Lesotho
- Ordinary passport holders can use an eVisa.
- Diplomatic or service passport holders do not need a visa.
What to do
Apply on Lesotho's official eVisa portal with a scan of your passport and a photo.
Leave time for processing before you travel, and print the approval.
Enter on the dates and through the ports the eVisa allows.
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Ways into Lesotho
Check if your passport lets you visit without a visa.
Visa on arrivalApproved arrival letterGet Immigration's approval and an arrival letter before you travel.
- Processing
- 10 days
How to apply
- Email visa-applications.immigration@gov.ls or ask your host to apply.
- Send the requested papers.
- Wait for approval and your arrival letter.
- Follow the letter's entry rules.
Documents required
- Passport valid 6 months
- Hotel booking
- Travel insurance
- Get approval before travelling.
Other routeTourist entry visaApply before travel if you need a visa for a holiday.
- Fee
- 1000 LSL single; 2000 LSL multiple
- Processing
- 3–5 days
How to apply
- Email visa-applications.immigration@gov.ls.
- Send the papers Immigration asks for.
- Wait for the decision and entry instructions.
Documents required
- Passport copy
- Applicant and sponsor letters
- Travel plans and tickets
- Proof of where you'll stay
- Bank statements or funded card
- Medical report and health insurance
- 4 blank pages
- Return ticket
- Hotel booking
- You cannot use this visa for business.
- The government lists 3–5 working days; confirm fees and timing before paying.
Sources (15)Last updated 11 November 2026
- Ministry of Home Affairs: e-visa suspension, email applications and permit link
- Government of Lesotho: issuance of entry visas
- Home Affairs: entry visa requirements, 2021 document
- Home Affairs: revised visa application checklists
- Foreign Affairs: consular services and visitor visas
- Foreign Affairs: visa questions
- Lesotho Embassy in the United States: visa applications and nationality table
- Lesotho High Commission in the UK: official application website and entry advice
- Lesotho High Commission in the UK: nationality exemptions
- Lesotho High Commission in the UK: visa types and residence guidance
- Lesotho High Commission in the UK: application instructions
- Lesotho Embassy in Ireland: older e-visa programme information
- Government of Lesotho: work permits
- Official residence-permit portal linked by Home Affairs
- Government mission directory: New Delhi contact; no separate India mission visa page was established
Embassies for this trip
For lost passports and emergencies.
Coming from China
- Plugs MAdapter needed
- MoneyLSL L
- Time−6h
- DrivingOn the leftLook right first
- LanguageEnglish
- Emergency123 police121 ambulance
Planning your Lesotho trip
- Semonkong FallsThe falls drop 200 metres in a single plunge. The pool below can be used for swimming in summer and freezes in winter.
- Katse DamThis dam rises 185 metres in a narrow valley.
- Dinosaur footprintsWell-preserved footprints are found around the country. Some of the easiest to reach are near Moyeni and Morija.
- Liphofung CaveThe cave contains some of the country's most impressive rock art.
Scams to watch for in Lesotho
- Friendly conversation leading to requests for moneyA friendly conversation gradually turns into an indirect request for money. A request alone does not prove fraud, but you may feel pressure to give because you have already been chatting.
- Carjacking at nightSomeone takes a vehicle through force or threats. Night-time carjacking is a stated concern, but no particular attack method is described.
About Lesotho
Lesotho is a landlocked kingdom in Southern Africa, entirely enclosed by South African land.
- Capital
- Maseru
- Money
- Lesotho loti (L), South African rand (R)
- Languages
- English, Sotho
- Time zone
- UTC+02:00
- Cars drive on the
- left side
- Calling code
- +266
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Questions
Are there special rules for Chinese citizens visiting Lesotho?
Chinese citizens can use an eVisa for Lesotho. Diplomatic and service passport holders do not need a visa.
Do chinese citizens need a visa for Lesotho?
Chinese citizens need an eVisa for Lesotho. Apply on the official website.
Where do I apply online for Lesotho?
Only on Lesotho's official government website. Avoid agents and look-alike sites that add fees. Apply before you book anything you can't cancel.
Does a US, UK or Schengen visa help chinese citizens enter Lesotho?
We have no record of Lesotho relaxing its rules for chinese citizens who hold another country's visa. Check with the embassy before you rely on one.
Do mosotho citizens need a visa for China?
Mosotho citizens need a visa for China, from its embassy or consulate.
Do other Asia passports get easier entry to Lesotho?
Bangladesh, Brunei, Hong Kong, Israel Japan, and 5 more can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near Lesotho are easier for chinese citizens?
Zimbabwe, South Africa, Angola, Benin Mauritius, and 3 more let chinese citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to Lesotho?
Apply on Lesotho's official eVisa portal with a scan of your passport and a photo. Leave time for processing before you travel, and print the approval.
What money is used in Lesotho?
Lesotho loti (L) and South African rand (R). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
What language do people speak in Lesotho?
English and Sotho.
How strong is the China passport?
It ranks #53 and reaches 84 destinations without applying ahead.
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