Lesotho visa requirements for Ethiopians

Travel and visa requirements

Lesotho Visa is not required for Ethiopians

Stay Duration: 14 days

Entry Requirements

  • Citizens of Ethiopia are only required to apply for an electronic visa to travel to Lesotho for a period of 14 days.
  • Citizens of Ethiopia 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 Ethiopia citizens entering Lesotho.
  • There are no restrictions on the possession of currency on entry or at 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 South Africa Standard Time zone (GMT+2) which means Ethiopia 1 hour ahead of Lesotho.
  • The estimated flight time from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Lesotho is 5 hours, 58 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 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 go to Lesotho?

Lesotho is generally considered a safe country to travel to. However, even though it has served as a safe haven and a sanctuary from all the troubles that are hitting the rest of Africa pretty hard - Lesotho also has its issues with crime, both petty and violent, illnesses and poverty.

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.

What is the main religion in Lesotho?

Christianity is the dominant religion. the catholic Church estimates that approximately 90 per cent of the population is Christian of whom 65 per cent are Roman Catholics and 25 per cent is Lesotho Evangelical, Anglican and other Christian denominations.

What is the climate of Lesotho?

Because of its altitude, the country remains cooler throughout the year than most other regions at the same latitude. Lesotho has a temperate climate, with hot summers and cold winters.

Is Lesotho a rich or poor country?

Lesotho is a small, mountainous, and landlocked country, surrounded by its much larger neighbour, South Africa. It has a population of about two million, and a per capita gross domestic product (GDP) of $1,318. Lesotho is classified as a lower-middle-income country.