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Lesotho e-visa

The e-Visa, an online visa service, is suspended. It offered tourism, business, student and diplomatic visas.

Ways to get a Lesotho e-visa

  1. Lesotho e-Visa — suspended

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    Foreign citizens could apply online for tourism, business, student and diplomatic visas before portal processing was suspended.

    Stay
    Up to 44 days with a single-entry visa under the suspended system.
    Valid for
    Travel in and out within 180 days with a multiple-entry visa under the suspended system.
    Entries
    Single entry or multiple entries.
    Processing
    72 hours under the suspended system.

Good to know

  • The published e-Visa rules require an extension for a longer stay.
  • The e-Visa system began on 1 May 2017.
  • The stated processing time and travel limits describe the suspended system.
  • Applying by email may be possible through a separate route.

Questions

Do I need a e-visa for Lesotho?

The e-Visa, an online visa service, is suspended. It offered tourism, business, student and diplomatic visas.

Can I apply online for Lesotho?

Yes: Lesotho e-Visa — suspended. Foreign citizens could apply online for tourism, business, student and diplomatic visas before portal processing was suspended.

How long can I stay on a Lesotho e-visa?

Under the suspended system, a single-entry visa allowed a stay of up to 44 days.

How long does a Lesotho e-visa take?

72 hours under the suspended system.

How long is a Lesotho e-visa valid?

Under the suspended system, a multiple-entry visa allowed travel in and out within 180 days. Entries: Single entry or multiple entries..

What rules do I have to follow on a Lesotho e-visa?

The published e-Visa rules require an extension for a longer stay.

Is there a e-visa for Lesotho?

The e-Visa, an online visa service, is suspended. It offered tourism, business, student and diplomatic visas.

Does my passport change whether I need a e-visa for Lesotho?

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Lesotho visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Can a e-visa for Lesotho be refused?

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

Where do I check the latest Lesotho e-visa rules?

On Lesotho's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.

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