Lesotho: do South Africans need a visa?

Tourism and visits. Work needs a permit from the Ministry of Home Affairs.3

Not yet confirmed by an official source

FCDO: at least 90 days after arrival, with at least 4 blank pages (stamps from both the Lesotho and South African posts on every crossing). Not published by Lesotho itself in sources checked.1

Confirmed by other governments' official advice

No application needed; entry stamp at the border post or Moshoeshoe I airport. Lesotho's e-visa service (homeaffairs.gov.ls) is marked as suspended on the Ministry site, which does not matter to exempt South Africans.32

Confirmed on an official government source

Not applicable for visits. Permits and extensions: Ministry of Home Affairs, Maseru (Visa Application Centre, Manthabiseng Convention Centre). Lesotho High Commission in Pretoria for consular queries.31

Confirmed by other governments' official advice

Not published by official sources

Not published by official sources

Not published by official sources

Not published by official sources

No certificate requirements under International Health Regulations (TravelHealthPro). Lesotho is not on South Africa's yellow fever risk list, so nothing needed on return.45

Confirmed by other governments' official advice

Not published in sources checked. Declare cash or travellers' cheques worth LSL 25,000 or more.1

Confirmed by other governments' official advice

Extend by completing a 90-day temporary permit extension form at the Visa Application Centre, Manthabiseng Convention Centre, Maseru. Overstayers may be detained and are charged weekly fines (FCDO).1

Confirmed by other governments' official advice

Lesotho is enclaved by South Africa; transit is by road through SA, so South African rules govern. No Lesotho transit visa needed for SA citizens.

Not yet confirmed by an official source

Not published by official sources