Lesotho visa requirements for Ghanaians

Travel and visa requirements

Lesotho Visa is not required for Ghanaians

Stay Duration: 14 days

Entry Requirements

  • Ghanaians visiting must first apply for an E-visa.
  • This online pre-visa can be granted by the Lesotho consulate in the applicant's home country.
  • Intending visitors can stay on a tourist or business visa. 
  • Your passport must be valid for 6 months from the time of arrival in the Kingdom of Lesotho, with 2 blank pages.
  • Visitors on a business visa must provide current bank statements, proof of travel insurance, a business itinerary that includes travel accommodations and a letter of invitation. 
  • Visitors with a single entry visa to Lesotho can stay for a maximum of 44 days, while visitors with a multiple entry visa to Lesotho can stay for a maximum of 180 days. 
  • Because the time zone currently in use in Lesotho is South Africa Standard Time (GMT+2), Lesotho is 2 hours ahead of Ghana.
  • In Lesotho the power plugs and sockets are of type M. The standard voltage is 220V and the standard frequency is 50Hz.
  • Lesotho Protestants represent 45% of the population, Roman Catholics represent 45% of the population, Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists, Baha'i and members of traditional indigenous religion comprise the remaining 10%.  
  • Lesotho has a temperate climate, with hot summers and cold winters. The weather is often unstable, with rapid changes in wind and temperature from day-day.
  • Summer is the rainy season in Lesotho, 85% of rainfall occurs from October to April, especially in the mountains. Snow occurs in the highlands from May to September. The hottest period is from January to February.
  • Lesotho is a land of clear blue skies and more than 300 days of sunshine a year.
  • Sesotho and English are the main languages in Lesotho however, Sesotho was the first official and administrative language in Lesotho.
  • Visitors might want to pick some basic Sesotho phrases to help them navigate communication in rural places.
  • Visitors are advised to be careful when carrying out monetary transactions in Lesotho, from currency changes to relatively expensive purchases. 



Frequently Asked Questions


What places can you visit while in Lesotho?

There are a lot of fun places you can visit while in Lesotho. For one, you can visit the Tsehlanyane National Park or the famous Morija Museum.


How much does the visa to Lesotho cost?

The single-entry visa costs $150 while the multiple-entry visa costs $250. Ghanaian 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.


What kid- friendly activity can you engage in while in Lesotho?

Travelling to Lesotho with kids should not stop the fun. You can go skiing in the Afriski Mountain Resort, or go see the Thaba Bosiu National Monument. 


What currency is used in Lesotho?

The Lesotho loti is the currency used in Lesotho. The South African rand is also commonly accepted in Lesotho.


How long is your eVisa valid for?

The validity of your visa depends on what the immigration authorities allow. The maximum length of stay is usually 30 days and your travel document has to be valid for a minimum of 6 months beyond your intended period of stay.


How can I apply for E visa to lesotho?
Godfred duodu

3 years ago

How can I apply for E visa to Lesotho