Lesotho visa requirements for Kenyans

Travel and visa requirements

Lesotho Visa is not required for Kenyans

Stay Duration: 90 days

Entry Requirements

  • For a period of 30 days, Kenyans who want to visit Lesotho can do so without a visa.
  • Intending visitors are required to have a passport valid for 6 months beyond the intended date of arrival into Lesotho. The passport should have at least two blank pages for visa stamping.
  • Visitors will be required to show proof of yellow fever vaccination. Visitors are advised to be vaccinated 10 days before entering Lesotho.
  • Tourists are required to provide proof of enough funds to spend during their stay in the country.
  • A detailed printed itinerary of your time in Lesotho and a confirmation of accommodation during the stay is needed.
  • It is always highly recommended that tourists undergo medical examinations prior to travel. Vaccinations such as malarial prophylactics may be necessary.
  • Visitors hoping to get to Lesotho can do so from any international airport in Kenya. There are international airports in Nairobi, Kisumu and Mombasa.
  • Ethiopia Airways, RwandAir and Kenya Airways are some of the carriers that fly from Kenya to Lesotho.
  • The estimated flight time from Nairobi to Maseru, Lesotho is 6 hours, 15 minutes, 13 hours, 55 minutes from Kisumu, and from Mombasa, it is 10 hours, 40 minutes.
  • Sotho and English are the official languages of Lesotho. However, other languages like  Phuthi, Xhosa and Zulu are spoken in the country.
  • The South African Rand and Losetho Loti are the currencies of the Kingdom of Lesotho. However, Loti is the official currency.
  • Christianity is the dominating religion of Lesotho with Protestants and Roman Catholics as leading denominations. Islam, Hindu, Buddhists, Baha'i, and other indigenous religions are also practised in the country.
  • Lesotho has a temperate climate, with hot summers and cold winters. The best time to visit Lesotho is between October and November and between March and April when the weather is most favourable.
  • Oxtail stew, Curries and Kebabs are special traditional delicacies of the kingdom of Lesotho.
  • Transportation in Lesotho can be made possible with buses, taxis and car rentals.
  • Lesotho uses the South Africa Standard Time (GMT+2), which puts Kenya one hour ahead in time.
  • The power and socket plug used in DR Congo are of Type M. The standard voltage is 220 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
  • Tsehlanyane National Park, Afriski Mountain Resort, Maletsunyane Falls tourist destinations in Lesotho worth visiting.
  • Tourist spends about $62 on an average per day in Lesotho.
  •  Visitors are expected to be courteous and conscious of existing rules and customs as they go about their tourism-related activities.

Frequently Asked Questions


How long should my passport be valid for before travelling to Lesotho?

Visitors are required to have a passport valid for six months beyond the date of departure from Lesotho. The passport should have at least two blank pages for visa stamping.


Are there any vaccinations required for entry into Lesotho?

Vaccination of yellow fever is a basic requirement for entry into Lesotho. Visitors are required to have a certificate or card proving their vaccination.  


Do Kenyans need a visa to Lesotho?

For a stay of 180 days or less, Kenya nationals do not require a visa to visit Lesotho.

Abang Mohlakola

2 years ago

But if they intend to stay more than 180 days, what is required of them?


Can I travel to Lesotho without a passport?

No. A valid passport is a basic requirement to travel to Lesotho. Visitors may not require a visa based on certain conditions but they are still expected to have a valid passport. 


Is a bank statement necessary for entry into Lesotho?

Yes. A bank statement is required as proof that the traveller has enough funds to cover their expenses in Lesotho.


Can someone marry in Lesotho?

But if they intend to stay more than 180 days, what is required of them??