Antigua and Barbuda visa for Basotho citizens

Antigua and Barbuda citizens can look forward to visa-free travel to Lesotho, allowing for a maximum stay of 30 days with no upfront visa costs for short visits. The journey from the Caribbean's picturesque shores to Southern Africa's mountainous "Kingdom in the Sky" is a significant one, typically involving connecting flights often through Johannesburg. While this visa-free arrangement covers most tourist needs, visitors planning extended stays beyond 30 days should investigate the two other available visa categories. Practical considerations include Lesotho's currency, the Loti, which is pegged to the South African Rand, and the widespread use of English, facilitating an easier transition for Antiguan travelers.

Visa-free180d stay· verified 2026-05-27

Entry requirements

Passport validity
6+ months
Onward ticket
Required
Funds proof
Required
Yellow fever cert.
Required

Visa options

TouristTourist Visa-on-Arrival
30d$100valid 1mo
Apply
OtherElectronic Entry Visa (EEV) – Tourist / Business
Apply
OtherVisa-Free Entry for Holiday or Business
180d$0multiple-entry
TransitTransit Visa (up to 24 hours)
1dvalid 1d
TransitVisa-Free Same-Day Airport Transit
1d$0valid 1d
TouristVisa-Free Same-Day Cruise Ship Entry
1d$0valid 1d
OtherMultiple-Entry Visa (12-Month)
multiple-entryvalid 1y
OtherMultiple-Entry Visa (24-Month)
multiple-entryvalid 2y
OtherExtension of Stay (Visitor – Holiday or Business)
multiple-entry
Digital NomadNomad Digital Residence Visa (NDR)
730dmultiple-entryvalid 2y
WorkWork Permit (Employment in Antigua and Barbuda)
OtherResident Permit (Long-Term Residence – Work / Investor / Retiree)
multiple-entry
FamilyFamily-Based Residence (Spouse of Citizen)
multiple-entry
InvestorCitizenship by Investment Programme (CBI)
multiple-entry

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