🇪🇬Egypt

🇱🇸LesothoEG-LS

Egypt to Lesotho visa requirements

Q: Is the Lesotho e-Visa available to Egyptians right now?

The e-Visa system normally serves all nationalities, but the official online portal is currently suspended. Applications are being handled by email to VISA-Applications.Immigration@gov.ls.

Q: How long can I stay on a single-entry tourist visa?

A single-entry tourist visa typically allows a stay of up to about 44 days.

Q: How much does the Lesotho tourist visa cost?

The single-entry tourist visa is generally around M450-M600 (roughly USD 25-35). Confirm the current fee with the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Q: Does Lesotho require a yellow fever certificate?

Only if you are arriving from or have transited a country with risk of yellow fever transmission. Otherwise it is not routinely required.

Q: Is Lesotho in the Schengen area?

No. Lesotho is in Southern Africa, so the Schengen 90/180 rule and ETIAS do not apply.

Egyptian ordinary passport holders need a visa for Lesotho. Egypt is not on Lesotho's visa-exempt list, so you must obtain a tourist visa before travel via the Lesotho e-Visa system. Note: as of mid-2026 the online e-Visa portal is officially SUSPENDED, and applications are being handled manually by emailing the Ministry of Home Affairs (VISA-Applications.Immigration@gov.ls). Apply well in advance. A Egypt (EG) ordinary passport holder traveling to Lesotho (LS) for tourism requires a visa. Egypt is not among the countries that enjoy visa-free entry or visa abolition agreements with Lesotho, so the standard route is the Lesotho electronic visa (e-Visa) administered by the Department of Immigration under the Ministry of Home Affairs. The e-Visa platform (homeaffairs.gov.ls/e-visa) historically processed tourism, business, student and diplomatic visas within about 72 hours. However, as of 2026 the official e-Visa Applications System is displayed as SUSPENDED on the government website, and applicants are directed to submit applications and supporting documents by email to VISA-Applications.Immigration@gov.ls. Lesotho diplomatic missions do not issue visas over the counter; all approvals are processed centrally in Maseru. A single-entry tourist visa typically permits a stay of up to about 44 days. Travelers must hold a passport valid at least six months beyond the intended stay and proof of onward/return travel. Because Lesotho is in Southern Africa and not in the Schengen area, no Schengen 90/180 rule or ETIAS applies. Given the portal suspension, apply early and confirm the current channel directly with the Ministry of Home Affairs before booking.

VISA REQUIREDTOURISMFLEXIBLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-30

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 2026-05-30

Visa type

Tourist e-Visa (single entry) - online portal currently suspended; apply by email to Ministry of Home Affairs

Maximum stay

Up to 44 days (single entry)

per entry

Entries

Single entry (multiple-entry available on request)

from issue date

Visa fee

Approx. M450-M600 (around USD 25-35); confirm current amount with the Ministry

consular fee only

Processing time

Around 72 hours when portal active; allow 1-2 weeks via email during suspension

standard track

Validity

Typically valid for entry within ~30 days of issue

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm you need a visa

Egypt is not on Lesotho's visa-exempt list, so an Egyptian ordinary passport holder must obtain a tourist visa before travel.

· Required for EG passports

/02

Check the official e-Visa portal status

Visit homeaffairs.gov.ls/e-visa. As of 2026 the e-Visa Applications System is shown as suspended, so confirm whether it has resumed.

· Portal: homeaffairs.gov.ls/e-visa

/03

Prepare your documents

Scan a passport valid 6+ months, a passport photo, proof of onward/return travel, accommodation details, and proof of funds.

· Digital scans

/04

Submit your application

If the portal is live, apply online; during the suspension, email your completed form and documents to VISA-Applications.Immigration@gov.ls.

· VISA-Applications.Immigration@gov.ls

/05

Pay the visa fee

Pay the tourist visa fee as instructed by the immigration department (online or via the channel they specify).

· ~M450-M600

/06

Receive approval and travel

Carry the approved visa/approval letter plus your passport and supporting documents to present on arrival at the port of entry.

· Carry printout

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

12 items

Personalized checklist

Egypt -> Lesotho · Tourist e-Visa (single entry) - online portal currently suspended; apply by email to Ministry of Home Affairs

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Visa typeTravel date

Deadline reminderAdd a date before export

RequiredEgyptian passport valid at least 6 months beyond intended stay

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

required

RequiredAt least two blank passport pages

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

required

RequiredCompleted Lesotho visa application form

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

RequiredConfirmed onward or return flight ticket

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

required

RequiredProof of accommodation (hotel booking or host letter)

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

required

RecommendedProof of sufficient funds for the stay

Bank, income, or asset proof with clear name, date, and balances

recommended

RequiredVisa fee payment confirmation

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

required

RecommendedApproved visa / approval email printout to show on arrival

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

recommended

ConditionalYellow fever certificate if arriving from an endemic country

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 sourcesLesotho Ministry of Home Affairs - e-Visa Visa policy of Lesotho - Wikipedia Lesotho Embassy (USA) - Visa Applications

Application link included: Lesotho Ministry of Home Affairs - e-Visa

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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

Single-entry tourist visaApprox. M450-M600 (USD 25-35)Standard short-visit tourist visa; confirm current amount with the Ministry

Multiple-entry visaHigher (varies)Available on request for frequent travel

Bank/payment handlingVariesCard or transfer fees may apply when paying

Total estimateUSD 25 — USD 50incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

e-Visa online (when active)

~72 hours

Standard processing time advertised by the Lesotho e-Visa system when the portal is operational.

Email application (during suspension)

Around 1-2 weeks

Manual processing via VISA-Applications.Immigration@gov.ls while the online portal is suspended; apply early.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

Egypt not on visa-exempt list

Lesotho's visa policy does not grant Egyptian ordinary passport holders visa-free entry or a visa-waiver agreement.

High

/02

e-Visa portal suspended

The official online e-Visa Applications System is currently shown as suspended, forcing applications through email.

High

/03

Incomplete documents

Missing onward ticket, accommodation proof, or insufficient passport validity leads to delays or refusal.

Medium

/04

Passport validity under six months

Passports must be valid at least six months beyond the planned stay.

Medium

/05

Late application

Manual email processing can take longer than the advertised 72 hours, so last-minute applications risk missing travel dates.

Low

/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

2026-05-30 · major

Egypt to Lesotho route verified

Confirmed against Lesotho Ministry of Home Affairs and visa policy sources: Egyptian ordinary passport holders require a visa (e-Visa channel); online e-Visa portal currently suspended with applications routed by email to immigration.

/09 — The questions