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Documents required for Lesotho Visa:
Must have Documents for Lesotho Visa
- Scanned copy of first and last page of your passport
- 2 Scanned recent colour photograph. (Photo Specification)
- Covering letter explaining purpose of travel to the country
- Confirmed return flight ticket
- Hotel Reservation or Invitation letter (If visiting family or friends)
- Bank Statement/Evidence of funds to cover your expenses while in Lesotho
- An introduction letter from your employer detailing your position, salary, how long you have been employed, any authorized vacation.
- Birth Certificate for Minor travellers (aged 16 years & below)
- Travel Insurance valid for entire duration of stay
- Day-wise plan outlining all elements of the trip
- Day-wise plan outlining all elements of the trip
Documents required for Lesotho Visa:
Must have Documents for Lesotho Visa
1. If Employed:
- Leave Sanctioned Certificate: with company seal providing approval for leave
- Salary Slips: of last 3 months
2.If Self Employed:
- Business Proof: Registration License/MOA/Partnership deed
- Company Bank Statement: stamped & updated for last 6 months with bank seal
- Company’s Income Tax Returns: of last 3 years
3. If Retired:
- Retirement Proof: pension book, statement etc
4. If Student
- ID Card: from school, college or institute
5. If Minor
- Birth Certificate showing the names of both parents
- Legalized Letter of Consent (NOC)
- If the child is travelling with one parent, the letter of consent authorizing travel must be legalized by the other parent
- If the child is travelling alone or without either parent, a notarized letter of consent from both parents permitting travel
- Death Certificate: in case one or both parents are deceased
- ID Proof: of parents
6. If Visiting friend or relative
- Invitation letter: stating the relationship with the inviter and purpose of visiting the country & assuring the responsibility for housing and related expenses during the guest’s stay in Algeria
- ID Proof of Inviter: Passport or Resident Permit
- Address Proof of Inviter: Utility bill
7. If Sponsored
- Sponsorship Letter: providing the name of the visitors, what the purpose of the visit is, relationship with the visitors, length of stay, dates of travel & any other additional information if necessary
- ID Proof of Inviter: Passport or Resident Permit
- Address Proof of Inviter: Utility bill
- Proof of Financial Support: updated bank statement, pay slips
8. For Business Visa
Introduction/ recommendation letter from:
- One of the Chambers of Commerce and Industries, government of India;
- Ministry of Commerce and Industry of India;
- Export Promotion Council of India; or Reference number from Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Afghanistan.
Registration certificate of the company from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry of India:
- Income tax documents of the last three years;
- Letter from the company addressed to the embassy, introducing the business man for visa issuance;
- Invitation letter from the local partner or prospect local partner company in Afghanistan;
- Copy of the license (JAWAZ) of the local partner or prospect local partner company in Afghanistan.
*Note: The Embassy/Consul General has the right to ask for additional information or documents and request a personal interview with the applicant.
Lesotho Visa FAQs
Yes, all Indian passport holders require a visa to visit Lesotho. Indians are eligible for an eVisa. The electronic visa system (eVisa) will allow foreign citizens to receive a Lesotho visa online, relieving them from the necessity of visiting the Lesotho Embassy or Consulates. It is the simplest and fastest way to get your visa. Once your visa application is approved, you will receive the visa copy via email right in your inbox.
The type of visa to enter Lesotho will depend on several factors such as nationality, purpose of your planned visit, and duration.
An Electronic Visa or "e Visa" is an electronically issued and stored authority for travel to The Republic of Lesotho, which replaces the traditional paper visa process in most cases.
A Lesotho visa is a legal document which lawfully allows its holder to enter and stay within the country for a certain number of days as mentioned on the visa.
A Lesotho visa is most appropriate for Indians travelling to Lesotho for business and recreational purposes such as holidaying, sightseeing, or even short family visits.
The support is the only difference. Both documents allow to visit the Republic of Lesotho in accordance with the legal framework governing the type of visa / eVisa obtained.
Single-entry visa holders may remain in Lesotho for a maximum period of 44 days. Applicants with multiple entry visa may travel in and out of Lesotho within 180 days multiple number of times. They must apply for an extension if their stay is prolonged.
The Lesotho visa is processed online within 5 working days.
A single-entry visa allows entry to Lesotho only once, meaning you are not permitted to re-enter the after leaving, while a multiple-entry Visa allows multiple entries into Lesotho within the visa’s validity period.
Applicants will receive their visas via email after filling the application form with the necessary information and submitting the supporting documents online. The eVisa must be presented upon crossing the state border of Lesotho along with a valid travel document (passport).
We recommend that you apply for eVisa online at least 10 days prior to your entry in Lesotho. However it is not possible to apply more than 30 days before your date of entry to Lesotho.
To apply for a Lesotho visa, you will need to provide the following documents:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your intended stay period.
- Printed Lesotho eVisa.
- Return ticket to your country.
- Accommodation proof.
- Sufficient funds to cover your stay in Lesotho.
- Detailed itinerary of your trip.
- Documents relating to your business trip (if applicable).
Lesotho Visa for Indians can be applied online from anywhere, anytime:
- No personal presence of the applicant required.
- Minimum document requirement.
- Convenient and cost-effective, i.e., lowest Lesotho visa price.
- Electronic visa can be sent anywhere in the world through email.
Yes. Each traveller must have a separate e-Visa.
No. We cannot refund payments for unused e-Visas. The fee is a processing fee.
No. Indians are not eligible for visa on arrival and must apply for the visa before travel. Arriving without a visa constitutes an undocumented traveler. You can be fined or refuse entry into Lesotho.
Applicants are strongly advised to purchase a Travel Insurance to secure their trip in the occurrence of unexpected events such as medical emergencies, flight cancellations, baggage delay or loss etc.
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With Flywell Tours and Travels, the process of applying for a Lesotho visa online is easy and seamless. The steps are:
- Choose your preferred type of Lesotho visa based on your travel type.
- Pay online.
- Submit documents via WhatsApp or email.
- Receive your visa once approved.