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Name: Kingdom of Lesotho
Location:Southern Africa
Time: IST (-) 3 1/2 hrs
Capital:Maseru
Language:Sesotho (official) (southern Sotho), English (official), Zulu, Xhosa
Area:30,355 sq kms
Population: 1,924,886 (July 2011 est.)
National Day:4 Oct (Independence Day)
Currency: Lesotho Loti (ZAR) 1 = INR 6.61
Climate: Lesotho enjoys temperate climate with well-marked seasons. Summer is the rainy season, where 85 per cent of rainfall occurs during October to April, especially in the mountains. However, snow occurs in the highlands from May to September. The hottest / warmest period of time is from January to February. It is a land of clear blue skies and over 300 days of sunshine.
Holidays-Year 2018:1 Jan - New Year's Day, 11 Mar - Moshoeshoe's Day, 18 Apr - Good Friday, 21 Apr - Easter Monday, 1 May - Workers' Day, 25 May - Africa Day / Heroes' Day, 29 May - Ascension Day, 17 Jul - King Letsie III's Birthday, 4 Oct - Independence Day, 25 Dec - Christmas Day, 26 Dec - Boxing Day
Airlines Name: Nil
International Airports: Moshoeshoe I (Maseru) (MSU)
This section gives you all details on visa rules and information. Here, you will find detailed information on all kinds of Visa, rules on visitor policies, visa forms and visa fees.
Tourist Visa
- The Applicant must have a passport with 6 months' validity after the date of expiry of the visa with two blank pages. Passport need to have at least two blank pages.
- Two duly filled visa forms.
- Photocopies of the first and last page of the passport should be enclosed with the application forms.
- Two recent passport size photographs with white background.
- Confirmed onward / return air ticket.
- Documentary proof of Hotel confirmation from Lesotho.
- Applicant's bank statement for the last three months, pay slip and his / her company's reference letter.
- Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) issued from the concerned Police Department.
- Day-wise travel itinerary (of the places the Applicant intends to visit).
- The Visa processing time can take up to 5 to 7 working days.
Note: It is to be noted that all aforementioned copies provided should be Attested / Certified.
| Category |
Amount In Rs. |
Other Amounts |
| Single Entry |
Rs. 6600 |
N/A |
Business Visa
- The Applicant must have a passport with 6 months' validity after the date of expiry of the visa with two blank pages. Passport need to have at least two blank pages.
- Two duly filled visa forms.
- Photocopies of the first and last page of the passport should be enclosed with the application forms.
- Two recent passport size photographs with white background.
- Confirmed onward / return air ticket.
- Letter of invitation from Lesotho with full contact details including company trading license, tax clearance certificate, and bank statement for the past three months and purpose of visit of the applicant.
- Local company details – registration copy, bank statement for the past three months, letter from company mentioning the purpose, duration of visit and company profile.
- Applicant'us personal bank statement of last 6 months and IT return of two years should be submitted along with the application.
- Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) issued from the concerned Police Department.
- The processing time of the visa will take up to 5 to 7 working days.
| Category |
Amount In Rs. |
Other Amounts |
| Single Entry |
Rs. 6600 |
N/A |
Family Visit Visa
- The Applicant must have a passport with 6 months' validity after the date of expiry of the visa with two blank pages. Passport need to have at least two blank pages.
- Two duly filled visa forms.
- Photocopies of the first and last page of the passport should be enclosed with the application forms.
- Two recent passport size photographs with white background.
- Confirmed onward / return air ticket.
- Letter of Invitation from Lesotho with full contact details including Inviter's passport copy - bio page (non citizens - copies of work and resident permits). His her company trading license, tax clearance certificate, and bank statement for the last three months.
- Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) issued from the concerned Police Department should be attached with the application.
- The visa processing time will take from 5 to 7 working days.
Note: All the above copies provided should be Attested / Certified.
| Category |
Amount In Rs. |
Other Amounts |
| Single Entry |
Rs. 6600 |
N/A |
Joining Spouses / Parents Visa
- The Applicant must have a passport with 6 months' validity after the date of expiry of the visa with two blank pages. Passport need to have at least two blank pages.
- Two duly filled visa forms.
- Photocopies of the first and last page of the passport should be enclosed with the application forms.
- Two recent passport size photographs with white background.
- Confirmed onward / return air ticket.
- Letter of Invitation from Lesotho with full contact details comprising the Inviter's passport copy - bio page (non citizens - copies of work and resident permits).
- Company trading license, tax clearance certificate, and bank statement for the last three months should be attached with the application form.
- If joining spouse, the marriage certificate with at least two wedding ceremony photos / birth certificate for each child need to be enclosed with the visa application.
- Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) issued from the concerned Police Department.
- The visa processing time can take up to 5 to 7 working days.
Note: All the above copies provided should be Attested / Certified.
| Category |
Amount In Rs. |
Other Amounts |
| Single Entry |
Rs. 6600 |
N/A |
Work Permit Visa
- The Applicant must have a passport with 6 months' validity after the date of expiry of the visa with two blank pages. Passport need to have at least two blank pages.
- Two duly filled visa forms.
- Photocopies of the first and last page of the passport should be attached with the application forms.
- Two recent passport size photographs with white background.
- Confirmed onward / return air ticket.
- Applicant's employment letter, employment certificate, employers details (company trading license, tax clearance certificate and bank statement for the last three months) should be attached with the application form.
- Applicant need to enclose a reference letter from previous employer (if changing job).
- Applicant's personal bank statement of last 6 months and IT return statements of last two years.
- Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) issued from the concerned Police Department.
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The visa processing time will take up to 5 to 7 working days.
Note: All the above copies provided should be Attested / Certified.
| Category |
Amount In Rs. |
Other Amounts |
| Single Entry |
Rs. 6600 |
N/A |
Read on to this section to find-out about details of the nearest embassy of country or consulate of the country you want to visit.
New Delhi
Name: High Commission of the Kingdom of Lesotho
Address: B-8/19, Vasant Vihar
City: New Delhi-110057
Country: India
Telephone: 4166 0713 / 14 / 15
Fax: 2614 1636
Timings: Mon to Fri
Office Timings: 0900 hrs to 1700 hrs.
Visa Timings: 1000 hrs to 1200 hrs. (Tue , Wed & Fri)
Email: lesothonewdelhi@gmail.com
Territory Jurisdiction: No Territory Jurisdiction. All Passports are processed in New Delhi only.
Collection Timings: 1430 hrs to 1530 hrs. (Tue, Wed & Fri)
Forms are not available for this country. Applicants can refer to the respective country's official website for more details.
