Eritrea visa for Basotho citizens

Eritrean citizens planning a trip to Lesotho can conveniently apply for an e-visa online, with tourist and business visas being among the three available options, generally permitting a stay of up to 30 days. This essential electronic permit typically costs around $70 USD. Unlike Eritrea's coastal plains and desert landscapes, visitors to the 'Kingdom in the Sky' will discover Lesotho as the only independent state entirely above 1,000 meters in elevation, offering a dramatic mountainous terrain. Flights from Asmara to Maseru will invariably involve multiple connections, usually through regional hubs like Addis Ababa or Johannesburg, a journey spanning thousands of kilometers across the continent. Upon arrival, travelers will find the local Lesotho Loti readily interchangeable with the South African Rand, widely accepted throughout the country.

Visa required· verified 2026-05-27

Entry requirements

Funds proof
Required
Yellow fever cert.
Required

Visa options

BusinessBusiness Visa (1 Year)
$300multiple-entryvalid 1y
BusinessBusiness Visa (3 Months)
$150multiple-entryvalid 3mo
BusinessBusiness Visa (6 Months)
$200multiple-entryvalid 6mo
BusinessBusiness Visa (Single Entry)
$100valid 3mo
WorkEmployment Visa
$100valid 3mo
FamilyFamily Visit Visa
30d$70valid 3mo
OtherOfficial Visa
$0
StudentStudent Visa
$50
TouristTourist Visa (1 Year)
30d$300multiple-entryvalid 1y
TouristTourist Visa (3 Months)
30d$150multiple-entryvalid 3mo
TouristTourist Visa (6 Months)
30d$200multiple-entryvalid 6mo
TouristTourist Visa (90 Day, Single Entry)
30d$100valid 3mo
TransitTransit Visa
3d$30valid 1y
TouristVisa on Arrival (Ethiopian and Sudanese nationals residing in UAE)
30dvalid 2mo
OtherGeneral Entry Visa
30d$100valid 3mo
FamilyFamily Visit Visa
30dvalid 3mo
BusinessBusiness or Employment Visa
$100valid 3mo
TransitTransit Visa (up to 3 days stay)
3d$30valid 1y

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