China visa requirements for Lesothos

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Lesothos visiting China

Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to apply for a Chinese Visa.

  • Original, signed passport must be valid for 6 months beyond stay in China.
  • The passport should have at least two blank passport pages available for Chinese visas and entry stamps.
  • Amendment pages in the back of the passport are not suitable for China visas.
  • The original signed visa application form should be completely filled by the application.
  • Applications must be typed in block capital letters; handwritten changes are not accepted. 
  • The signature on the application form must match the signature on the applicant's passport.
  • One colored 48 mm tall x 33 mm wide photo taken within the last six months, against an all-white background.
  • The photograph must show the full frontal view of the applicant’s head with the face-centered in the middle and displaying a neutral (non-smiling) expression, neither eyeglasses nor headwear except for religious purposes, you should not wear any garment identical to the photo background.
  • The passport photo should not be affixed to the application and it may not display evidence of adhesive tape or staples.
  • Computer-generated flight or cruise itinerary or copy of airline tickets or cruise ticket showing round trip travel to China or onward flight.
  • An official invitation or a copy of the confirmed hotel and/or cruise reservation should be submitted by the application as proof of accommodation in China.
  • A child (under 18) must submit their birth certificate upon arrival and, unless traveling with both parents or a legal guardian, must also have copies of parents' passports. 
  • If passport copies are not available for parent(s) then a parental letter of consent should be submitted.
  • Six months’ statement of account from the visa applicants’ bank to determine your ability to afford the trip and all expenses involved.
  • Planned visit itinerary including all information such as the purpose of visit, arrival and departure dates, places to be visited, the relation between the applicant and the sponsoring individual, financial source for expenditures.

China Visa for Lesothos

Facts about China

China, officially the People's Republic of China is a country in East Asia and the world's most populous country, with a population of around 1.404 billion in 2017. Covering approximately 9,600,000 square kilometres, it is the third or fourth-largest country by total area.  China’s political system was based on hereditary Monarchies or dynasties beginning with the semi-mythical Xia dynasty in 21st Century BCE.


China as a whole was ravaged by feudal warlordism with Japan during World War II. The Chinese civil war resulted in a division of territory in 1949 when the communist party of China led by Mao Zedong established the people’s republic of China on mainland China. Also the Kuomintang led nationalist government retreated to the Island of Taiwan where it governed until 1996 when Taiwan changed to democracy.


China’s economy has been one of the world’s fastest-growing with its annual growth rates consistently above 6 per cent. According to the World bank China’s GDP grew from $150 billion in 1978 to $12.24 trillion in 2017. In 2018, its GDP increased to $13.5 trillion (90 trillion yuan). Since 2010, China has been the country with the world’s second-largest economy by nominal GDP and the largest economy in the world by purchasing power parity in 2014.


China is also the world’s largest exporter and second-largest importer of goods and also the home to some of the world’s largest tech giants such as Huawei, Baidu, Tencent and Alibaba as it is the world’s most technologically advanced nation. Since 2019, China has the highest number of rich people in the world.

Types of China Visa

Types of Visa Processing Time Duration of Stay
Tourist visa 4 working days 30 days
Business visa 4 working days 30 days

General Requirements for China Visa

  • Original, signed passport must be valid for 6 months beyond stay in China.
  • The passport should have at least two blank passport pages available for Chinese visas and entry stamps.
  • Amendment pages in the back of the passport are not suitable for China visas.
  • The original signed visa application form should be completely filled by the application.
  • Applications must be typed in block capital letters; handwritten changes are not accepted. 
  • The signature on the application form must match the signature on the applicant's passport.
  • One colored 48 mm tall x 33 mm wide photo taken within the last six months, against an all-white background.
  • The photograph must show the full frontal view of the applicant’s head with the face-centered in the middle and displaying a neutral (non-smiling) expression, neither eyeglasses nor headwear except for religious purposes, you should not wear any garment identical to the photo background.
  • The passport photo should not be affixed to the application and it may not display evidence of adhesive tape or staples.
  • Computer-generated flight or cruise itinerary or copy of airline tickets or cruise ticket showing round trip travel to China or onward flight.
  • An official invitation or a copy of the confirmed hotel and/or cruise reservation should be submitted by the application as proof of accommodation in China.
  • A child (under 18) must submit their birth certificate upon arrival and, unless traveling with both parents or a legal guardian, must also have copies of parents' passports. 
  • If passport copies are not available for parent(s) then a parental letter of consent should be submitted.
  • Six months’ statement of account from the visa applicants’ bank to determine your ability to afford the trip and all expenses involved.
  • Planned visit itinerary including all information such as the purpose of visit, arrival and departure dates, places to be visited, the relation between the applicant and the sponsoring individual, financial source for expenditures.

China Tourist visa China Business visa

China Tourist Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • International passport with at least six months' validity and two blank visa pages.
  • A neatly and genuinely completed visa application form.
  • One recently taken passport photograph with full face and bare hair against a white background.
  • Photocopy of previous Chinese visa page if you have visited China before, this will help to reference your travel history.
  • Travel itinerary documents which include round-trip flight ticket records.
  • An International Certificate of Vaccination for Yellow Fever is required. The applicant must submit a photocopy of the booklet (not the original).
  • The applicant under age 18 must submit a signed letter of consent signed by both parents, a copy of the minor's birth certificate and a copy of the passports or photo IDs of both parents.
  • An original invitation letter issued by a vacation sponsor in China if any, the invitation letter should contain personal information on the applicant (full name, gender, date of birth, etc.)
  • The invitation letter from the host in China should also indicate the relationship with the applicant, the purpose and the duration of stay in China.
  • Letter of invitation from tour organization to be visited in China stating the exact duration of stay and purpose of the visit is required.
  • The receipt that the applicant has paid the tour fee should be attached to the letter from the tour organization.

China Business Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • Current Lesotho passport with at least 6 months of validity and at least one blank visa page.
  • One completed and signed visa application form.
  • 1 recent passport photograph that is taken with the last 6 months displaying a non-smiling expression.
  • Flight ticket for return of applicant’s journey is mandatory.
  • Applicants are required to provide photocopies of important documents.
  • A copy of the applicant’s flight ticket is a mandatory China visa requirement.
  • Letter of invitation from inviting company in China stating the purpose of stay and duration of stay. 
  • The letter should also indicate who will be responsible for the applicant's financial expenses. 
  • The letter must include contact information such as company address and phone number of the company in China.
  • The letter must be approved by the Ministry of Labor and Employment.
  • A business letter from the applicant’s employer in Lesotho stating they are aware of the applicant’s leave is required. 
  • The business letter should also indicate the contact information of the company in Lesotho.
  • Copy of confirmed itinerary showing dates of arrival and departure.

China Visa Fees

Visa Type

Sub Types

Visa Fees

Tourist visa

60.00 (CNY)

Business visa

60.00 (CNY)

China Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Lesotho

Location

Address

Maseru

Oldest Congo Town Maseru 100 Lesotho

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prcembasy@ilesotho.com

(+266) 7242 4158

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I not wear in China?
Shirts that are low-cut, or leave shoulders and backs mostly bare, should be avoided. Similarly, it's safer not to wear incredibly short dresses, skirts, or shorts when you are deciding what to wear in China. Also, sweat pants should also be avoided as casual streetwear.
Is China expensive to visit?
No, travel in China is affordable compared with other places in the world. Besides, travel in the big cities is usually more expensive than the smaller ones and travel during holiday times is more expensive. Admission fees to some attractions are often a great part of your expenditure.
What is the commonly eaten food in China?
China is a large and diverse country, and its many regions have different favourite dishes. Some of these dishes include noodles, fried rice, minchee, dumplings, Mao's braised pork, and char siu. However, China's globally recognized national dish is the Peking duck.