Visitor visa and visa-exempt entry
Lesotho issues single-entry visas (valid three months) and multiple-entry visas (valid six months) under the Aliens Control Act 1966. Many nationalities can visit without a visa; the UK government says its citizens can stay up to 90 days. Lesotho's online visa applications are currently shown as suspended on the Ministry of Home Affairs website, so applicants should contact the Ministry or a Lesotho mission.
Visiting Lesotho
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Life in Lesotho
Money
3
Currency
Lesotho Loti
LSL
Lesotho Loti
Cost of living
35
Price level · US = 100
World Bank price levels, 2025
Tax
20–30%
Income tax (national)
VAT 15%
2026/27 PAYE: 20% on the first LSL 6,480 a month and 30% above, less a non-refundable tax credit of LSL 1,020 a month (so salaries up to LSL 5,100 a month pay no tax).
Living
1
Happiness
#124 of 145 countries
World Happiness Report 2025
Your edge here Members
What gives you an edge here: passports, visas and permits you hold, work, study, language and family ties
Who it’s for
Tourists and business visitors to Lesotho.
Eligibility
Visa types
A single-entry visa covers one journey; a multiple-entry visa covers several journeys.
Visa validity
- Single-entry
- three months
- Multiple-entry
- six months
Official wording
Single-entry visa for one journey, valid three months; multiple-entry visa for several journeys, valid six months.
Visa exemption
Many nationalities do not need a visa to visit.
90 days
Visa-free stay example · up to, without a visa
- Example comes from the UK government
Official wording
Many nationalities do not need a visa; for example, the UK government says British citizens can visit for up to 90 days without a visa.
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Document checklistPassport
- FeesVisa
- Steps to applyCheck whether your nationality needs a visa
The full requirements are for members
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- 2 documents
- 1 fee
- 3 steps
- Processing times and conditions
Places to visit in Lesotho
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Other routes to Lesotho
- StudyResidence permit - study permit
- Work permitsResidence permit for employees
- FamilyResidence permit - joining spouse, parents or relative
- Investors & entrepreneursBusiness people residence permit
