Visa policy of Lesotho
Visa policy map
Visa exemption
Nationals of the following 48 countries and jurisdictions do not require a visa to enter Lesotho for visits up to 90 days:{{Timatic Visa Policy|country=LS|access-date=1 April 2017}}{{cite web|title=Countries that do not require Visa to enter Lesotho|url=http://www.lesothoemb-usa.gov.ls/services/visa_countries.php|publisher=Lesotho Embassy in USA|access-date=27 September 2013}}
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1 - Up to 60 days.
Nationals of the following 22 countries and jurisdictions do not require a visa to enter Lesotho for visits up to 14 days:
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1 - Including all classes of British nationality.
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Nationals of China holding diplomatic or service passports do not require a visa.
e-Visa
Lesotho introduced an e-Visa system on 1 May 2017.{{Cite web|url=http://lestimes.com/spotlight-on-e-visa-application-cost/|title=Spotlight on e-visa application cost|date=12 May 2017}}
Foreign citizens may apply for tourism, business, student and diplomatic types of visa online through the e-Visa system.[http://evisalesotho.com eVisa Lesotho]{{Cite web|url=https://www.forum-expat-management.com/users/10520-fragomen/posts/16991-lesotho-online-visa-application-system-introduced|title=Lesotho: Online Visa Application System Introduced|date=18 May 2017}}
Electronic visa is processed within 72 hours. Visitors with a single-entry visa to Lesotho may remain for a maximum period of 44 days.{{Cite web|url=http://evisalesotho.com/visa-categories/|title=Visa Categories|date=28 March 2017}} Visitors with multiple-entry visa may travel in and out of Lesotho only within 180 days. Visitors must apply for an extension if their stay is prolonged.
Transit
Visitor statistics
Most visitors arriving to Lesotho were from the following countries of nationality:{{Cite web|url=https://www.touristvisa.com|title=Lesotho Visa - Application Requirements | e Visa Online | Visa Fee}}
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| {{flag|South Africa}} | 1,009,856 | 1,081,227 | 970,292 | 968,742 |
| {{flag|Zimbabwe}} | 20,991 | 20,835 | 20,995 | 20,523 |
| {{flag|Netherlands}} | 9,275 | 7,856 | 6,223 | 4,454 |
| {{flag|Germany}} | 8,913 | 7,955 | 5,951 | 3,746 |
| {{flag|United States}} | 8,589 | 10,026 | 9,694 | 8,798 |
| {{flag|China}} | 7,830 | 6,878 | 8,095 | 9,630 |
| {{flag|Botswana}} | 7,513 | 8,972 | 6,712 | 6,942 |
| {{flag|United Kingdom}} | 5,554 | 4,970 | 6,436 | 6,128 |
| {{flag|India}} | 4,745 | 4,389 | 3,639 | 4,619 |
| {{flag|Eswatini}} | 3,930 | 5,006 | 4,627 | 3,716 |
| Total | 1,137,166 | 1,196,214 | 1,082,403 | 1,078,510 |
See also
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References
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External links
- [http://www.lesothoemb-usa.gov.ls/ Embassy of Lesotho in the United States]
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