Skip the visa application. Prepare for your trip.
Start with your passport and entry documents, then check the arrival formalities.
Before you travel
Check the passport and supporting documents listed below. Keep copies accessible during your journey.
When you arrive
Have your travel documents ready for the destination’s entry checks.
During your visit
Check the permission you receive and leave before your authorised stay ends.
Check your trip dates
Count your travel days and compare your passport expiry with the entry rule.
What to prepare for your trip
Check each item as you prepare it. Labels show which documents are required, conditional, or recommended.
Your circumstances may require additional documents. Ticks track preparation, not eligibility or admission.
Details that can change your plans
Check South Africa’s requirements too
Travel to Lesotho by air or land goes through South Africa. Check the entry or transit requirements for your route, including the return journey.
Official guidanceApply for additional time before your stay ends
The published route uses a 90-day temporary permit extension form, submitted at the Visa Application Centre in Maseru. Your passport must cover the extension period; obtain permission before overstaying.
Official guidancePractical tips for Lesotho
Small preparation steps to keep your travel information within reach.
Check your stamps at each border
Make sure your passport is stamped when entering Lesotho and keep enough blank pages for the South African crossings in both directions.
Lesotho at a glance
- Capital
- Maseru
- Currency
- LSL
- Calling code
- +266
Questions for this route
Do travelers with an ordinary passport from the United Kingdom need a visa for Lesotho?
Travelers visiting Lesotho for tourism with an ordinary passport from the United Kingdom do not need a visa. Entry conditions still apply.
How much passport validity do I need?
At least 90 days after arrival. At least 4 blank pages.
What if I’m going to work, study or stay longer?
This guide is for a short tourist visit on an ordinary passport. It does not establish eligibility for employment, study or residence. Use the destination’s official guidance for your actual purpose.
Does my country of residence change the answer?
Passport nationality and legal residence are different. This page starts with your passport. Residence can change where you apply and which application channel is available; an existing visa or residence permit may also create an exception. Check the official eligibility guidance for your circumstances.
Official websites
Use these government websites to confirm requirements and complete any application.
About this guide
This guide covers short tourist visits on an ordinary passport. Your nationality, residence, travel document and purpose can affect the entry conditions. Check the linked official guidance before travel; the border authority decides admission and your permitted stay.
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