Lesotho visa requirements for Cape Verdians

Travel and visa requirements

Lesotho Visa is not required for Cape Verdians

Stay Duration: 14 days

Entry Requirements

  • Citizens of Cape Verde are only required to apply for an electronic visa to travel to Lesotho for a period of 14 days.
  • Citizens of Cape Verde are expected to provide a passport that is valid within the duration of stay.
  • Visitors are required to leave at least one blank page of their passport for visa stamps upon entry.
  • A Yellow Fever vaccination certification will be requested from Cape Verde citizens entering Lesotho.
  • There are no restrictions on the possession of currency on entry or at the exit.
  • In Lesotho, the power plugs and sockets are of type M. The standard voltage is 220 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
  • Lesotho uses the South Africa Standard Time zone (GMT+2) which means that Lesotho is 3 hours ahead of Cape Verde.
  • The estimated flight time from Praia, Cape Verde to Lesotho is 9 hours, 45 minutes.
  • Transportation within Lesotho can be done either by driving or using public transport such as coaches or minibus taxis.
  • Because Lesotho is a country within South Africa, its roadways are linked with those of South Africa. This also means that Lesotho has no seaports or harbours of its own.
  • Lesotho adopts both the South African rand and the Lesotho loti.
  • Sotho and English are the official languages of Lesotho, and the former is the national and most widely spoken language in the country.
  • Christianity is more popularly practiced followed with Isam, Hinduism, Buddhism and Baha'i.
  • Lesotho's food culture features potato, seafood, rice and vegetables.
  • The Kingdom of Lesotho is a small landlocked country within South Africa, known for its towering mountain peaks and breathtaking vistas.
  • Lesotho is also known for its nature reserves, highlands for tourist’s skiing, national park, mountains and waterfalls.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it safe to visit Lesotho?

Lesotho is generally considered a safe country to travel to. However, even though it considered a safe haven and a sanctuary, Lesotho also has its issues with petty and violent crimes, illnesses and poverty.

What currency is used in Lesotho?

The country uses the Lesotho loti as its currency, alongside the South African rand. 

How populous is lesotho?

The estimated 2019 population of Lesotho is 2.13 million which makes it rank 147th in the world.