Lesotho visa requirements for Congoleses

Travel and visa requirements

Lesotho Visa is not required for Congoleses

Stay Duration: 14 days

Entry Requirements

  • Congo passport holders visiting Lesotho must first apply for an E-visa.
  • This online pre-visa can be granted by the Lesotho consulate in the applicant's home country.
  • This visa is valid for a maximum total stay of 14 days within one year. 
  • Congo passport holders are required to provide a passport with six months of validity and with at least two blank pages for stamps on arrival and departure from Lesotho.
  • Congo passport holders must have a return/onward ticket, and must also provide proof of hotel accommodation.
  • Congolese visiting Lesotho can extend their stay for another 14 days at the immigration office. 
  • Congolese visiting Lesotho with pets must have a certificate of vaccination and must obtain an import license from the embassy or high commission. 
  • Congolese visiting Lesotho must check for hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, yellow fever, rabies, meningitis, polio, measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR), Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis), chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia, and influenza vaccines.
  • Direct flights are available from the Maya Maya International Airport Brazzaville, Congo to Maseru, Lesotho. The estimated flight time is between 4 - 5 hours.
  • Christianity is the most widely practiced religion in Lesotho.
  • Because the time zone currently used in Lesotho is the South Africa Standard Time (GMT+2), Lesotho is 1 hour ahead of Congo.
  • Getting around Bangladesh is possible through various public means of transportation including Buses, Mini-Buses, Taxis, Car Hires.
  • For Lesotho, there is one associated plug, which is type M. Plug "Type M" is the plug that has three round pins. Lesotho operates on a 220V supply voltage and 50Hz.
  • Lesotho has a temperate climate, with hot summers and cold winters. Maseru and its surrounding lowlands often reach 30 °C (86 °F) in the summer. Winters can be cold with the lowlands getting down to −7 °C (19.4 °F) and the highlands to −20 °C (−4.0 °F) at times.
  • The best time to visit this country is between October and November and between March and April. Summer lasts from October to April and generally is hot and humid. The hottest months are January and February, which are also the rainiest months.
  • Lesotho is home to several languages, including Phuthi, Sesotho, Xhosa, Zulu, and English.
  • Visitors might want to pick up some basic Phuthi, Sesotho, Xhosa, Zulu phrases to help them navigate communications in rural spaces.
  • Visitors taking pictures are advised to be respectful and conscious of their environment while at it. Photo subjects or their guardians might need to be tipped in some cases.
  • Visitors are advised to be careful when carrying out monetary transactions in Lesotho, from currency changes to relatively expensive purchases.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lesotho known for?

Lesotho is a democratic, sovereign and independent country with the unique characteristic of being totally surrounded by its neighbour, the Republic of South Africa. The country formerly known as Basutoland was renamed to the Kingdom of Lesotho upon independence from the UK in 1966.

Is Lesotho a poor country?

Lesotho is a small landlocked country, completely surrounded by its neighbor South Africa. It has a population of about two million and a gross domestic product (GDP) per capita of $1,020. Lesotho is classified as a low-income country.

Is Lesotho safe to travel?

Lesotho is far safer than neighboring South Africa. However, it is risky to walk in Maseru alone and you should check UK government travel advice since that government is one of the few with a substantial mission there apart from South Africa.

What do Lesotho people eat?

Lesotho shares culinary practices with South Africa. Lesotho's food culture features potatoes, seafood, rice, and vegetables. Corn-based dishes include mealie pap, a maize porridge, are also common.