For Egyptian citizens planning a journey to the Kingdom of Lesotho, obtaining the necessary visa is a prerequisite. Prospective visitors can choose from five distinct visa categories, including Tourist, Student, Business, and Family visas, each tailored to specific travel purposes. Given the considerable distance of over 7,000 kilometers separating the two nations, direct flights from Cairo to Moshoeshoe I International Airport (Maseru) are unavailable, necessitating connections primarily through major African hubs like Johannesburg or Addis Ababa. While both countries share the same UTC+2 time zone, travelers should plan for potentially long transit times and familiarize themselves with the Lesotho Loti (LSL), though South African Rand is also widely accepted.
Visa required· verified 2026-05-27
Entry requirements
Passport validity
6+ months
Visa options
TouristTourist Visa (Single Entry, Embassy/Consulate)
30dvalid 3mo
TouristTourist Visa (Multiple Entry, Embassy/Consulate)
30dmultiple-entryvalid 6mo
TouristEgypt e-Visa (Tourist, Single Entry)
30d$25valid 3mo
TouristEgypt e-Visa (Tourist, Multiple Entry)
30d$60multiple-entryvalid 6mo
TouristVisa on Arrival (Tourist, Single Entry)
30d$25valid 3mo
TouristVisa on Arrival (Tourist, South Sinai/Sharm el-Sheikh – 15 days)