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Lesotho visa rules for Central African Republic passport holders

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The answer

e-Visa needed. Central African Republic passport holders need an e-Visa before travel to visit Lesotho.

Entry
e-Visa
Stay
Not stated by the source
Fee
LSL 1,000.00
Covers
Tourist entry
ONE TIME LIVIN’E-VISA

Our summary of the official rule. Not an official stamp.

Official source

homeaffairs.gov.lsMinistry of Home Affairs, Kingdom of LesothoChecked 31 Oct 2026

Every citizen of a foreign country who wishes to visit the Kingdom of Lesotho on any visa category must first obtain a visa through the Lesotho e-visa system.

Quoted from the source.

Before you go

The conditions that come with this rule, from its official sources.

Conditions from official sources

  • Apply by email to [email protected], because the eVISA portal is suspended.
  • Carry the approval letter sent by email, and enter only through Maseru Port of Entry or Moshoeshoe I International Airport.

Passport validity

Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months.

A passport valid at least six months on entry with one blank visa page;

Tourist entry only

These rules cover tourist visits. Work, study and transit follow other rules.

The other way round

What Lesotho passport holders need to visit the Central African Republic.

Visa-free nearby

Other places Central African Republic passport holders can visit without a visa, within 2,500 km of Maseru, nearest first.

No visa-free place we have reviewed is within 2,500 km yet.

We list only countries whose rules we have reviewed. More appear as we review them.

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