Lesotho Visa Information
Summary
| Passport Required? | Visa Required? | Return Ticket Required? | |
| British | Yes | No | Yes |
| Australian | Yes | No | Yes |
| Canadian | Yes | No | Yes |
| USA | Yes | No | Yes |
| Other EU | Yes | No/1 | Yes |
Passport Note
Visitors traveling via South Africa will need to comply with South African passport/visa regulations.
Passports
Passport valid for at least six months following departure required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.
Visas
Not required by nationals referred to in the chart above for stays of up to 14 days, except:
1.
nationals of Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Slovak Republic and Slovenia, who do need a visa.
Note:
Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements
Types of Visa and Cost
Tourist / Business: £50 (single-entry)
Validity
Single-entry: up to three months.
Applications to:
Consulate (or consular section at embassy or high commission)
Working Days Required
Generally three working days.
Warning
There are occasionally spontaneous political demonstrations in Maseru. In October and November 2009 there were student demonstrations following shooting incidents at the National University of Lesotho and Lesotho Agricultural College. You should avoid demonstrations, rallies and large public gatherings as a precaution.
Most visits to Lesotho are trouble-free but there have been incidents of muggings and vehicle hijacking in the past year (some involving firearms). There have also been incidents of armed robbery in Maseru. Sporadic demonstrations are possible.
Travelers are advised not to walk around Maseru at night and they should also avoid driving in rural areas at night.
The threat from terrorism is low. But you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.
Vaccinations
| Special Precautions | Certificate Required? | |
| Diphtheria | Yes | |
| Hepatitis A | Yes | |
| Malaria | No | |
| Rabies | Sometimes | |
| Tetanus | Yes | |
| Typhoid | Yes | |
| Yellow Fever | No* |
Health Care
Health insurance is recommended.
Note
* A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from all travelers arriving from infected areas, even if they do not leave the airport.
Since the most practical way to reach Lesotho is to go through South Africa, it is also necessary to conform to South African health regulations.
List of countries having Embassies and Consulates in the Lesotho
China ,United States ,South Africa ,Switzerland ,United Kingdom ,Germany ,Belgium ,Denmark ,Egypt ,Ethiopia ,Italy ,Ireland ,Libya ,Japan ,