Lesotho Travel Guide

Lesotho — Passport and Visa Information

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Passports

Country	Passport Required	Visa Required	Return Ticket Required
Other EU	Yes	No/1	Yes
USA	Yes	No	Yes
Canadian	Yes	No	Yes
Australian	Yes	No	Yes
British	Yes	No	Yes

Passport valid for at least six months following departure is required by all nationals referred to in the chart above. There must be at least two blank pages to allow for visa stamps.

Passport Notes

Visitors traveling via South Africa will need to comply with South African passport and visa regulations.

Visas

Not required by nationals referred to in the chart above for stays of up to 14 days. British nationals can apply for a visa on arrival. 1. Nationals of Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Slovak Republic and Slovenia do need a visa.

Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see Important Addresses).

Types of Visa and Cost

Tourist (Single-entry): £50; Business: £50 (Single-entry).

Validity

Single-entry: up to three months.

Applications to:

Consulate (or consular section at embassy or high commission); see Important Addresses section.

Working Days Required

Generally three working days.

Travel Warnings

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.

This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organizations for the latest travel advice:

British Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Tel: 0845 850 2829.
Website: www.fco.gov.uk

US Department of State
Website: http://travel.state.gov/travel