Lesotho visa for Botswana citizens

As a Botswana passport holder, you'll find travel to Lesotho refreshingly straightforward, enjoying visa-free entry for up to 90 days without any prior application for common tourist purposes. This ease allows you to explore the dramatic highlands of the 'Kingdom in the Sky,' a distinctive geographical shift from Botswana's expansive plains, often reached via a connecting flight through Johannesburg to Maseru. While no visa cost is incurred for these short visits, remember that Lesotho's Maloti Mountains offer a completely different trekking experience than anything found in the Kalahari. Though the Lesotho Loti is the local currency, the South African Rand is widely accepted, simplifying financial considerations for visitors on one of the two available visitor categories.

Visa-free90d stay· verified 2026-05-27

Entry requirements

Passport validity
3+ months
Blank pages
1+
Onward ticket
Required
Health insurance
Required
Yellow fever cert.
Required

Visa options

OtherSingle Entry Visa
44dvalid 3mo
OtherMultiple Entry Visa
180dmultiple-entryvalid 6mo
TouristTourist Visa
44dvalid 3mo
BusinessBusiness Visa
44dvalid 3mo
StudentStudent Visa
WorkTemporary Residence Permit (90 days)
90dvalid 3mo
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WorkTwo Years Residence Permit
730dvalid 2y
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StudentStudy Residence Permit (4 years)
1460dvalid 4y
Apply
OtherIndefinite Residence Permit
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WorkMissionaries Residence Permit
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BusinessBusiness Residence Permit
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FamilyJoining Relative Residence Permit
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FamilySpouse Joining Spouse Residence Permit
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OtherReturning Former Citizens Residence Permit
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WorkDoctors and Nurses Residence Permit
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WorkTeachers Residence Permit
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WorkWork and Residence Permit (General)
730dvalid 2y
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