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United Arab Emirates to Lesotho visa requirements

UAE ordinary passport holders need a visa before traveling to Lesotho. UAE MoFA lists Lesotho as visa-required for normal UAE passports and gives tourism stay as 30 days. Lesotho's eVisa system is suspended, so applications should be submitted by email to VISA-Applications.Immigration@gov.ls or through the manual/mission process before departure. As of 18 June 2026, a United Arab Emirates ordinary passport holder requires a visa for tourism or a short visit to Lesotho. UAE MoFA lists diplomatic, special, official, and normal UAE passports as Visa Required for Lesotho and notes a tourism stay of 30 days. Older duration figures for single- and multiple-entry visas are not supported by the current UAE MoFA destination page for UAE nationals. Lesotho's official Ministry of Home Affairs eVisa page states that the eVISA Applications System is suspended and directs applicants to email VISA-Applications.Immigration@gov.ls for online applications. The Lesotho Embassy in the United States gives a detailed manual process: applicants may send documents to the immigration email, approved applicants receive a 72-hour visa-on-arrival letter, and entry is limited to Maseru Port of Entry and Moshoeshoe I International Airport. The same embassy page lists normal/regular passport visa fees as M1000 for single entry and M2000 for multiple entry, replacing older lower fee figures. Travelers should confirm the current fee and payment method with Lesotho Immigration because eVisa suspension has shifted processing to email/manual handling.
VISA REQUIREDTOURISMFLEXIBLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-06-18
For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.
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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-06-18
Visa type
Visa required (apply in advance by email/manual process; eVisa system suspended)
Maximum stay
Tourism: 30 days per UAE MoFA
per entry
Entries
Single or multiple, per visa granted
from issue date
Visa fee
M1000 single entry; M2000 multiple entry (per Lesotho Embassy USA page)
consular fee only
Processing time
Up to 10 working days for manual processing; approved applicants receive a 72-hour visa-on-arrival letter
standard track
Validity
72-hour entry letter after approval; visa conditions set by Lesotho Immigration
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Confirm visa requirement
UAE MoFA lists normal UAE passports as Visa Required for Lesotho, so obtain approval before departure. Tourism stay is listed as 30 days.
· Visa required· 30 days tourism
/02
Use the email/manual route
Because Lesotho's eVISA Applications System is suspended, email VISA-Applications.Immigration@gov.ls for the current forms, submission rules, and payment instructions.
· eVisa suspended· Email Immigration
/03
Prepare supporting documents
Prepare passport, photo, application letter/form, itinerary, accommodation, travel plan, bank statements, medical insurance, and any invitation/employer letter requested for the purpose of travel.
· Full package· Bank statements
/04
Submit and wait for approval
Submit documents as instructed by Immigration. The Lesotho Embassy USA page says manual processing can take a maximum of 10 working days.
· Manual processing· Up to 10 working days
/05
Receive the entry letter
If approved, you should receive a 72-hour visa-on-arrival letter by email. Print it and keep a digital copy for boarding and arrival.
· 72-hour letter· Print approval
/06
Enter through the allowed ports
Use Maseru Port of Entry or Moshoeshoe I International Airport, the ports listed by the Lesotho Embassy for travelers using the approval letter.
· Maseru port· Moshoeshoe I airport
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

14 items
Personalized checklist
United Arab Emirates -> Lesotho · Visa required (apply in advance by email/manual process; eVisa system suspended)
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Deadline reminderAdd a date before export
RequiredPassport valid at least 6 months
Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route
required
RecommendedAt least two blank passport pages
Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route
recommended
RequiredCompleted Lesotho visa application form or application letter
Official form; submit online or print and sign as instructed
required
RequiredRecent passport-size photograph
Use the official size, background, and recency rules for this route
required
RequiredClear colored passport copy
Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route
required
RequiredProof of accommodation or invitation letter
Signed or stamped letter with host contact details and visit arrangements
required
RequiredReturn or onward travel ticket / travel plan
Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates
required
RequiredThree months of bank statements or other proof of funds
Bank, income, or asset proof with clear name, date, and balances
required
RequiredMedical/travel insurance
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
required
RequiredVisa fee payment as instructed by Lesotho Immigration
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
required
RequiredPrinted 72-hour visa-on-arrival letter after approval
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
required
ConditionalYellow fever certificate if arriving from an infected/risk area
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
situational
RequiredFlight and hotel itinerary
Confirmed or agency-arranged itinerary when the route guide requires it
Use dates that fit the allowed stay and visa validity.
RecommendedTravel medical insurance
Policy certificate showing traveler name, destination, and coverage dates
Some destinations or agencies require it even when the core visa rule only recommends it.
Official sourcesUAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Lesotho Travel UpdatesMinistry of Home Affairs Lesotho - e-Visa Suspension NoticeLesotho Embassy in the USA - Visa Applications
Application link included: Ministry of Home Affairs Lesotho - e-Visa Suspension Notice
Open link
/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
Single-entry visa feeM1000Normal/regular passport fee listed by the Lesotho Embassy in the United States
Multiple-entry visa feeM2000Normal/regular passport fee listed by the Lesotho Embassy in the United States
Service/courier or bank chargesVariesConfirm payment method and any service charges with Lesotho Immigration or the mission handling the application
Total estimateM1000 — M2000+incl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

Email/manual visa application
Up to 10 working days
Submit documents to VISA-Applications.Immigration@gov.ls or as instructed. If approved, a 72-hour visa-on-arrival letter is emailed before travel.
eVisa portal
Suspended
The official Ministry of Home Affairs eVisa page says the eVISA Applications System is suspended, so do not rely on a self-service portal.
/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
UAE normal passports require a visa
UAE MoFA lists normal UAE passports as Visa Required for Lesotho.
High
/02
Tourism stay is 30 days
UAE MoFA lists the stay allowed for UAE nationals for tourism as 30 days, replacing older unsupported stay wording.
High
/03
eVisa system suspended
Lesotho's official Ministry of Home Affairs eVisa page states that the eVISA Applications System is suspended and gives an immigration email for applications.
High
/04
Manual approval letter controls entry
The Lesotho Embassy USA page says approved applicants receive a 72-hour visa-on-arrival letter and can enter through Maseru Port of Entry or Moshoeshoe I International Airport.
Medium
/05
Older fee figures are stale
The visible embassy fee table lists M1000 single entry and M2000 multiple entry for normal/regular passports.
Medium
/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01
Immigration
Keep your passport, visa or exemption proof, return ticket, and accommodation details ready for border inspection.
/02
Customs
Review the destination's customs rules before travel and declare restricted goods or large cash amounts when required.
/03
Connectivity
Check whether airport SIMs, eSIMs, or roaming are the best option for your route before arrival.
/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024
2026-06-19
Reviewed by Claude Code
Second-pass review: re-verified the evidence chain against official sources; key facts confirmed and checked-date refreshed.
2026-06-18 · major
Corrected Lesotho stay, fee, and application process
Updated AE-LS to use UAE MoFA's 30-day tourism stay, Lesotho's suspended eVisa/email process, the 72-hour approval letter, and M1000/M2000 embassy fee table.
2026-05-30
United Arab Emirates to Lesotho route verified
Earlier entry correctly set visa-required, but carried unsupported stay and fee details.
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Can a UAE passport holder enter Lesotho without a visa?—
No. UAE MoFA lists normal UAE passports as Visa Required for Lesotho.
How long can UAE tourists stay in Lesotho?+
Can I use the Lesotho eVisa portal?+
What happens after approval?+
Where can I enter with the approval letter?+
How much does the visa cost?+
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