Lesotho visa requirements for Indians

Travel and visa requirements

Lesotho Visa is not required for Indians

Stay Duration: 14 days

Entry Requirements

  • Indian nationals traveling to Lesotho can get an e-visa with a stay duration of 14 days.
  • You must have a return/onward ticket before your visa is approved.
  • Your passport must have six months validity and with at least two blank pages for stamps on arrival and departure.
  • Provision for proof of hotel accommodation before traveling to Lesotho.
  • International certificate of vaccination must also be provided.
  • Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is an administrative service in Lesotho who are in charge of securing your luggage. You are to file-in to this regulatory body to secure your traveling bags and other items you might be traveling with and to be able to easily locate your luggage should any form of misplacement occur. 
  • 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.
  • The time difference between Lesotho and India is 3 hours, 30 minutes.
  • Traveling from Delhi, India to Maseru, Lesotho is about 16 hours, 50 minutes.
  • 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 traveling 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, practiced 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

How many hours will it take to travel to Lesotho from Delhi, India, and what is time difference between the respective countries?

Traveling from Delhi, India to Maseru, Lesotho is about 16 hours, 50 minutes. The time difference between Lesotho and India is 3 hours, 30 minutes. 

What is the currency used in Lesotho?

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.

What is the capital of Lesotho?

Maseru is the capital city of Lesotho.

What type of climate does Lesotho have?

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.