South Africa passport → Lesotho
Do South African citizens need a visa for Lesotho?
Visa-free entry90 days
South African passport holders can visit Lesotho without a visa for up to 90 days.
What this means for your trip
- Carry a passport valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates; this is the most common rule.
- Immigration may ask for a return or onward ticket, hotel bookings and proof of funds.
- Visa-free entry is for tourism and short visits. Work and long stays need a proper visa.
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Lesotho at a glance
- Capital
- Maseru
- Currency
- Lesotho loti (LSL), South African rand (ZAR)
- Languages
- English, Sotho
- Calling code
- +266
- Region
- Southern Africa
Lesotho for other passports
- South AfricaVisa-free90 days
IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa-free14 days
United KingdomVisa-free14 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa required
ChinaeVisa
SingaporeVisa-free30 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa-free90 days
Sri LankaVisa-free90 days
NepalVisa required
NigeriaeVisa
PhilippinesVisa required
Nearby in Southern Africa for South African passport holders
Common questions
Do South African citizens need a visa for Lesotho?
South African passport holders can visit Lesotho without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can South African citizens stay in Lesotho?
Up to 90 days under the current visa-free rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
Can South African citizens get a visa on arrival in Lesotho?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
How many countries can South African citizens visit without a visa?
93 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The South Africa passport ranks #47 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.