Lesotho visa requirements for Mauritians

Travel and visa requirements

Lesotho Visa is not required for Mauritians

Stay Duration: 90 days

Entry Requirements

  • Mauritius citizens can travel to Lesotho without obtaining visa for a stay up to 90 days.
  • Mauritians 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 entry stamp.
  • Yellow Fever Vaccination Certification will be requested from Mauritius citizens entering Lesotho.
  • There are no restrictions on the possession of currency on entry or at the 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), hence, Mauritius is 2 hours ahead of Lesotho.
  • The estimated flight time between Mauritius and Lesotho is 4 hours, 21 minutes.
  • Transportation within Lesotho can be done either by driving or using public transport such as coaches or minibus taxis.
  • Because Lesotho is 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 practised 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

What language is spoken in Lesotho?

Sesotho, also known as Sotho and English are the official languages of Lesotho, and the former is the national and most widely spoken language in the country.

Is it safe to travel to Lesotho?

Lesotho is considered a safe country to travel to. Nevertheless, 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.

When is the best time to travel to Lesotho?

Apparently, the temperatures in Lesotho during summer and winter is extreme, However, the best time to visit this country is between October and November and between March and April.

Is Lesotho a malaria area?

Malaria transmission has not been reported in Lesotho. Therefore, there is no risk of transmission of malaria in Lesotho.