Basotho visa resources
Lesotho Visa and Permit Fees
What is known about the cost of Lesotho visas and permits, and where the fee schedule is set.
Important
Visa and permit fees for Lesotho are set by regulation — the Aliens Control (Amendment of Schedule) Regulations, 2018 — and are payable to the Department of Immigration. Diplomatic, official/service, UN and laissez-passer holders are generally exempt from visa fees.
The Lesotho Embassy (USA) has published visitor-visa fees for regular passports of M1,000 for a single-entry visa and M2,000 for a multiple-entry visa. Because fee schedules can change and are not always mirrored on the Ministry site, the current amount for any visa or permit should be confirmed directly with the Department of Immigration before applying.
What we can confirm
- Fees are governed by the Aliens Control (Amendment of Schedule) Regulations, 2018
- Embassy-published visitor visa fees: M1,000 single entry, M2,000 multiple entry (regular passports)
- Diplomatic, official/service, UN and laissez-passer holders exempt
- Confirm current permit fees with the Department of Immigration
Next steps
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.