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Visa & Entry Guide

Lesotho

Lesotho is the only independent country in the world whose entire territory lies above 1,000 metres.

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CapitalMaseru
LanguagesSesotho & English
Entry Guidance

What to know before travelling to Lesotho

Use the section that matches your travel purpose and passport context.

01

Tourist & Leisure

Visitor requirements

Valid passport
Return/onward travel
Accommodation details
Proof of sufficient funds
Supporting travel documents
Health documents where applicable

Passport & documents

Kenyan passport holders should confirm current visa-exemption and entry arrangements before travel. Kenyan residents travelling on non-Kenyan passports must follow the requirements applicable to their passport nationality.

02

Business Travel

Business requirements

Valid passport
Return/onward travel
Business invitation/details
Host/company information
Supporting business documents
Health documents where applicable

03

Passport Context

Kenyan passport holders

Kenyan passport holders should confirm current visa-exemption and entry arrangements before travel. Kenyan residents travelling on non-Kenyan passports must follow the requirements applicable to their passport nationality.

Kenyan residents using other passports

Kenyan residents travelling on non-Kenyan passports must follow the requirements applicable to their passport nationality.

04

Application Route

How and where to apply

Embassy / mission

No resident High Commission of Lesotho in Nairobi. Travellers should confirm current entry requirements with Lesotho Immigration.

Processing guidance

Visa-exempt travellers should confirm current entry documentation before departure. Travellers requiring a visa should follow Lesotho's official immigration procedure.

Important Visa Information

Guidance does not guarantee approval or entry.

Visa and entry requirements may change. Sunward Travel will confirm the applicable requirements at the time of travel. The issuance of a visa or permission to enter is the sole prerogative of the issuing country's immigration/consular authorities, and Sunward Travel does not guarantee a successful visa application or entry for any applicant or nationality.

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