Lesotho visa requirements for Vietnameses

Travel and visa requirements

Lesotho Visa is not required for Vietnameses

Stay Duration: 44 days

Entry Requirements

  • For citizens of Vietnam to visit Lesotho, they are impelled to apply for Lesotho e-visa.
  • The duration of stay granted on this visa is 44 days for a single entry, 180 days for multiple-entry.
  • Your Lesotho e-visa can be processed within 3 working days.
  • You can file for your visa extension incurring visa extension fee when applying for it and can be done at the Lesotho Immigration department.
  • Provision of international passport with a validity of six months onward and the reservation of at least two blank pages for stamps on arrival and departure are all required.
  • You must have a return/onward ticket before your visa is approved.
  • Proof of hotel accommodation before embarking on your journey to Lesotho has to be provided. 
  • International certificate of vaccination is demanded.
  • Lesotho airport authority does not levy an airport on passengers that are either entering or leaving the country.
  • The standard time zone of Lesotho is (GMT+2) placing the Vietnam 5 hours ahead of Lesotho.
  • Travelling through flights from Hanoi, Vietnam to Maseru, Lesotho is about 21 hours, 10 minutes
  • +266 is the phone code of Lesotho used for both local and international communications.
  • No restriction is placed on any currency you are bringing in or taking out the country.
  • Both commercial banks and other financial institutions in Lesotho do not operate on Saturdays and Sundays.
  • Passengers luggage are to be cleared on their final destination airports in Lesotho.
  • A veterinarian health certificate and rabies inoculation certificate are required from the visitors visiting Lesotho with their pets (cats and dogs).
  • Importation of arms and ammunition is strictly forbidden and will incur a serious penalty on if violated.
  • Visitors to the interior of Lesotho should bring clothing and equipment suitable for extreme cold weather during the winter months of June through August.  Weather conditions can deteriorate rapidly in the mountains, and snow may close mountain passes.  Temperatures can drop below freezing even in the lowlands.
  • Lightning strikes occur more in Lesotho than anywhere else in the world. You are to find shelter immediately if you are out in the storm. To avoid death, you should stay away from metal objects if there is a storm.
  • Although bus and public taxi services exist, chronic overloading combined with inadequate vehicle maintenance and lack of driver training makes them unsafe.  Some private taxi services are available in the capital, but roving mini-bus taxis should be avoided.  There is no passenger train service in Lesotho.
  • In Lesotho the power plugs and sockets are of type M. The standard voltage is 220 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz. You are nevertheless, advised to always travel with your adapters when travelling to any country.
  • Lesotho has a temperate climate, with hot summers and cold winters. Maseru and its surrounding lowlands often reach 30 °C (86 °F) in the summer. Winters can be cold with the lowlands getting down to −7 °C (19.4 °F) and the highlands to −20 °C (−4.0 °F) at times.
  • Christianity is the dominant religion in Lesotho, practised by approximately 90% of the country's population. The remaining 10% of the population includes adherents from other religions like Islam, Hinduism, and traditional African religions.
  • The Kingdom of Lesotho is a small landlocked country within South Africa, known for its towering mountain peaks and breathtaking vistas.
  • The Loti (plural: maLoti) is the currency of the Kingdom of Lesotho. It is subdivided into 100 Lisente (sg. Sente). It is pegged to the South African rand on a 1:1 basis through the Common Monetary Area, and both are accepted as legal tender within Lesotho.
  • Lesotho is well known for its breathtaking scenery which includes snow-capped mountain ranges during the winter. The Sehlabathebe National Park, in the Maloti Mountains, is at the heart of the country and boasts rich plant, animal and birdlife.

Frequently Asked Questions

What could have caused a Lesotho visa application denial?

A visa denial or delay can be caused by inaccurate information you supplied during the visa form filling or a document that is poorly scanned or not submitting all the required documents.

Can I update my information I hitherto provided on my Lesotho visa application.?

Yes. To make any form of change on your application visa form, you have to get in touch with the help desk to rectify the problem for you.

Can I access my Lesotho e-visa application?

Yes. You have to visit the website of Lesotho Visa Service to access your Lesotho e-visa application. But you can only do it within 5 days given to you. 

What is the differential time between Lesotho and Vietnam?

The standard time zone of Lesotho is (GMT+2), while Vietnam is (GMT+7). Therefore, the difference between the two countries is 5 hours.