How to get a Armenia visa from Lesotho
Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for Lesotho passport holders travelling to Armenia.
Visa types & fees
3 visa options for travelling to Armenia.
Official visa
Tourist visa
Transit visa
Application requirements
Documents Lesotho applicants need to provide.
- Passport with a validity of more than 6 months from the intended period of exiting Armenia.
- The passport should have at least two blank pages for the necessary stamp.
- Correctly completed visa application form duly signed by the applicant.
- Two recent passport-sized photographs with a white background.
- The photo should follow the specification for a visa application.
- Applicant’s bank statement from the past three months prior to the period of visa application.
- Travel insurance which has sufficient medical coverage.
- The insurance should be valid for the duration of the stay in Armenia.
- Proof of civil status by providing a national ID card or original birth certificate.
- Proof of accommodation for the entire period applicant will be staying in Armenia.
- Proof of accommodation could either be a hotel reservation or letter of invitation from the hosts indicating that they will be accommodating the applicant.
- Copy of return flight ticket showing that the applicant will go back to Lesotho after the visa expires.
- Travel itinerary showing exit and entry dates of travel.
Visa type details
Tourist visa
- An Armenian Tourist visa is issued to foreigners who intend to visit Armenia for tourism, visiting of family and friends, studies and business purposes.
- Visa validity is 120 days but can be extended for a maximum of 60 days.
- Applicants are charged $1 for each day of extension.
- One completed and signed the application form.
- Two recent passport photographs attached to the application form.
- Original Lesotho passport with a minimum of 6-month validity.
- Passport must have at least one blank page for stamp.
- Copy of confirmed round trip tickets showing entry and exit dates.
- Copy of confirmed hotel reservation serving as proof of accommodation in Armenia.
- A letter of invitation from family, friend, company, organization or educational institute in Armenia is required.
- The letter must include the purpose and duration of stay.
- Approval letter from the company in Lesotho should indicate that the employer is aware of leave and the applicant is of good conduct.
- It should also be stated in the letter if the host be it, family, friend or business organization will be responsible for the financial expenses of applicants.
Transit visa
- Signed Armenia visa application form that is correctly filled.
- Two passport photos taken against a white background is required.
- Passport with 6 months validity beyond trip completion and one blank visa page.
- One copy of flight itinerary or travel documents.
- Transit visa allows a stay of 3 days including entry and exit days and can be extended for 4 days.
- Applicants transiting through Armenia must provide travel tickets to the third country.
- Applicants must not stay in Armenia territory for more than 3 days except for emergency cases.
Official visa
- An official visa is granted to foreigners visiting Armenia for official business on behalf of the Lesotho Government.
- A copy of the completely filled and signed application form.
- Applicants are required to submit two recent passport photograph that is taken with a white background.
- Undamaged Lesotho passport valid for at least six months from the date the visa application is submitted.
- An official diplomatic letter should specify the applicant’s name, position, passport-type and date and purpose of travel.
- Only official notes from signers appointed by the Special Issuance Agency are accepted.
- Diplomatic and official passport holders are waived visas fees for their application.
Where to apply
Armenia embassy & visa application centers in Lesotho.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Armenia
The best time to head to Armenia is the beginning and ending months of summer – late May and early June or else late September and early October. This is the time when the heat is comparatively less and the weather is comfortable and idle for exploration.
What is Yerevan, the capital of Armenia, famous for
As the capital of historic and culturally rich Armenia, Yerevan has a lot to offer to its visitors. The city is known for its squares, parks, historic monuments, and delicious dolma, just to name a few of its attractions.
What is the official language of Armenia
The official language of Armenia is Armenian while Assyrian, Greek, Russian, and Yazidi Kurdish are the major minority languages spoken in the country.