Skip to content
4 ways to enter

Lesotho visas

Lesotho tourist visa

Some passport holders can visit without a visa for 90 or 14 days. Other visitors need a visa from a Lesotho diplomatic office. Applying by email may be possible.

Ways to get a Lesotho tourist visa

  1. Visa-free entry for 90 days

    No visa needed

    Ordinary passport holders from the listed countries and territories qualify. The United Kingdom exemption includes all classes of British nationality.

    Stay
    Up to 90 days.

  3. Visa from a Lesotho diplomatic office

    Visa needed

    Visitors who do not qualify for visa-free entry must obtain a visa from a Lesotho diplomatic office.

  4. Possible visa application by email

    Other permit

    Visitors who need a visa may be able to apply by email. Eligibility is not specified.

Who needs it

Visitors who do not qualify for visa-free entry need a visa.

Who doesn't

Ordinary passport holders from the countries and territories listed below can enter without a visa for 90 or 14 days.

Good to know

  • The e-Visa portal is suspended.

Questions

Do I need a tourist visa for Lesotho?

Visitors who do not qualify for visa-free entry need a visa. Ordinary passport holders from the countries and territories listed below can enter without a visa for 90 or 14 days.

What are the ways to get a tourist visa for Lesotho?

There are 4 options: Visa-free entry for 90 days (no visa at all); Visa-free entry for 14 days (no visa at all); Visa from a Lesotho diplomatic office (a visa from an embassy); Possible visa application by email (a special permit).

Who can go to Lesotho without a tourist visa?

Ordinary passport holders from the listed countries and territories qualify. The United Kingdom exemption includes all classes of British nationality. Ordinary passport holders from all European Union member states, Iceland, New Zealand, Norway and Switzerland qualify.

Does my passport change whether I need a tourist 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 tourist 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 tourist visa rules?

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

Can I change my tourist visa once I am in Lesotho?

Often you cannot switch visa type inside the country. Ask the immigration office before you travel if you might need to.

Reviewed by