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LesothoDo China Citizens Need a Visa for Lesotho in 2026?
Chinese citizens must obtain an eVisa to visit Lesotho for tourism or business. The online system is straightforward and eliminates the need to visit an embassy.
Step-by-Step Application Process
Access the Portal
Visit the official Lesotho Directorate of Immigration eVisa portal. Register for an account.
Complete Application
Fill out the online application form with your personal and travel details. Select 'Tourism' or 'Business' as the visa type.
Upload Documents
Upload a scan of your passport's bio-data page, a recent passport-sized photo, and your travel itinerary (flight/accommodation).
Pay the Fee
Pay the eVisa processing fee online using a credit or debit card. Processing usually takes up to 72 hours.
Travel
Print your approved eVisa document. Present it along with your passport when you arrive in Lesotho.
Required Documents
- —Valid Chinese passport (at least 6 months validity from the intended date of departure)
- —Recent passport-sized photograph
- —Travel itinerary and flight tickets
- —Proof of accommodation in Lesotho
- —Yellow Fever vaccination certificate (only if arriving from a country with risk of transmission)
Important Tips
- •Lesotho is entirely landlocked by South Africa. Therefore, to enter Lesotho, you will almost certainly need to pass through South Africa. Ensure you hold a valid South African transit or tourist visa if required.
- •The eVisa is strictly for the purpose stated. Do not engage in employment on a tourist eVisa.
- •Print multiple copies of your eVisa and keep them safe during your travels.
Easiest Way to Get It
Use the official Lesotho eVisa portal. Make sure your South African visa situation is sorted out first, as getting to Lesotho without one is practically impossible.
Latest Visa News: China ↔ Lesotho
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Lesotho has changed visa requirements for China citizens from visa-free to e-visa.
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Great news for China passport holders! Lesotho has upgraded visa access from e-visa to visa-free.
Lesotho has changed visa requirements for China citizens from visa-free to e-visa.
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