Lesotho visa requirements for Ugandans

Travel and visa requirements

Lesotho Visa is not required for Ugandans

Stay Duration: 90 days

Entry Requirements

  • Uganda citizens can travel to Lesotho without applying for a visa for a stay up to 90 days
  • Ugandans 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 Uganda 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, Uganda is 1 hour ahead of Lesotho.
  • The estimated flight time from Kampala, Uganda to Lesotho is 4 hours, 38 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 practiced 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

Are there mosquitoes in Lesotho?

Lesotho has no mosquitoes and thus there are no risks of malaria while visiting.

What is the legal drinking age in Lesotho?

According to the laws of Lesotho, the recognised minimum drinking age is between 18 to 21 years.