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Lesotho Visa-free entry at a glance
- Government visa fee
- Free (e-Visa US$150 single / US$250 multiple for non-exempt)
- HolidaySG service fee
- S$65.00
- Processing time
- On arrival; e-Visa 3–5 days
- Maximum stay
- 14–90 days
- Visa required?
- Not applicable for exempt nationals — Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, Korea, USA, Canada, UK, most EU, Australia, NZ, Israel, SADC & Commonwealth: visa-free 14–90 days. India, China, most Asian/African nationals: e-Visa.
- Arrival card
- None
Do you need a visa to Lesotho?
Travellers from ~90 countries — 14–90 days. can generally enter Lesotho without a visa. Not applicable for exempt nationals — Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, Korea, USA, Canada, UK, most EU, Australia, NZ, Israel, SADC & Commonwealth: visa-free 14–90 days. India, China, most Asian/African nationals: e-Visa.
Who does NOT need a visa
Passport holders from ~90 countries — 14–90 days. do not require a visa for Lesotho for eligible short visits. Always confirm your passport type and length of stay against the official source before travelling.
Reviewed against official government sources (Lesotho e-Visa (Ministry of Home Affairs)) · Last verified 16 Aug 2026 · HolidaySG — licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).
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Official Lesotho visa options
Verified from government sources · 19 Aug 2026Visa-free entry
Official fee: Free (e-Visa US$150 single / US$250 multiple for non-exempt)- Validity
- Per entry
- Max stay
- 14–90 days
- Processing time
- On arrival; e-Visa 3–5 days
- Where to apply
- No application; evisalesotho.com for others
Who needs it: Not applicable for exempt nationals — Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, Korea, USA, Canada, UK, most EU, Australia, NZ, Israel, SADC & Commonwealth: visa-free 14–90 days. India, China, most Asian/African nationals: e-Visa.
Visa-free: ~90 countries — 14–90 days.
Required documents
- Passport valid ≥6 months
- Return ticket
- Proof of funds & accommodation
Arrival card: None
Most visitors enter overland from South Africa.
Source: Lesotho e-Visa (Ministry of Home Affairs) · verified 16 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
Lesotho Tourist e-Visa (single entry)
- Validity
- Approx 44 days from issue (single entry)
- Max stay
- 44 days
- Time to approval
- Typically a few business days
- Processing time
- Typically a few business days
- Where to apply
- https://www.homeaffairs.gov.ls/e-visa/
Who needs it: Indian passport holders travelling for tourism
Required documents
- Passport valid 6+ months
- Passport-style digital photo
- Passport bio-page scan
- Return/onward flight ticket
- Accommodation proof
Extra charges: Third-party agency handling fees if not applying directly
Source: Official government source · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
Who can apply
Lesotho visa requirements by nationality
Top 30 passports| Passport | Requirement | Max stay | Need help? |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇸🇬Singapore | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇲🇾Malaysia | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇮🇳India | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇮🇩Indonesia | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇵🇭Philippines | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇨🇳China | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇻🇳Vietnam | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇹🇭Thailand | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇰🇷South Korea | Visa-free (up to 14 days) | 14 days | No visa needed |
| 🇦🇺Australia | Visa-free | — | No visa needed |
| 🇬🇧United Kingdom | Visa-free | — | No visa needed |
| 🇺🇸United States | Visa-free | — | No visa needed |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Visa-free | — | No visa needed |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Visa-free (up to 14 days) | 14 days | No visa needed |
| 🇫🇷France | Visa-free (up to 14 days) | 14 days | No visa needed |
| 🇦🇪UAE | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇵🇰Pakistan | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇧🇩Bangladesh | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇱🇰Sri Lanka | Visa-free | — | No visa needed |
| 🇭🇰Hong Kong | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇹🇼Taiwan | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇳🇿New Zealand | Visa-free (up to 14 days) | 14 days | No visa needed |
| 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇧🇷Brazil | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇷🇺Russia | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇿🇦South Africa | Visa-free | — | No visa needed |
| 🇳🇬Nigeria | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇪🇬Egypt | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇲🇲Myanmar | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
General travel information from the Passport Index dataset; rules can depend on passport type, residence and purpose. Not your nationality? Use the checker or confirm with the official source above.
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