→ Rwanda visa for Basotho citizens
Planning your 30-day adventure from Lesotho to Rwanda is straightforward with the e-visa option, typically processed within a few business days. For Lesotho citizens, Rwanda offers convenient transit and tourist e-visas, with tourist options allowing for a full month of exploration. When considering your trip, remember that Kigali, Rwanda, operates on CAT (Central Africa Time), which is 2 hours ahead of Maseru, so factor in the time difference when booking flights.
Visa-free30d stay· verified 2026-05-27
Entry requirements
- Passport validity
- 6+ months
- Yellow fever cert.
- Required
Visa options
TouristVE-1 Visitors Visa – Visa Waiver Arrangement
90d$0valid 3mo
TouristVE-1 Visitors Visa – Visa Waiver Arrangement (AU/Commonwealth/La Francophonie 30 days)
30d$0valid 1mo
TouristVE-2 Visitors Visa – Ordinary Visa
30d$50valid 1mo
TouristVE-2 Visitors Visa – Ordinary Visa (Multiple Entry)
90d$70multiple-entryvalid 3mo
FamilyVE-3 Visitors Visa – Family Visit Visa
30d$50valid 1mo
FamilyVE-3 Visitors Visa – Family Visit Visa (Multiple Entry)
90d$70multiple-entryvalid 3mo
BusinessVE-4 Visitors Visa – Conference Visa
30d$50valid 1mo
BusinessVE-4 Visitors Visa – Conference Visa (Multiple Entry)
90d$70multiple-entryvalid 3mo
TransitVE-5 Visitors Visa – Transit Visa
3d$30valid 3d
TouristVE-6 Visitors Visa – Tourist Visa (Visa on Arrival / Entry Visa)
30d$50valid 1mo
TouristVE-6 Visitors Visa – Tourist Visa (Visa on Arrival, Multiple Entry)
90d$70multiple-entryvalid 3mo
TouristVE-7 Visitors Visa – East Africa Tourist Visa
90d$100multiple-entryvalid 3mo
TransitVC – Crew Member Visa
3d$0valid 3d
TouristEast African Community (EAC) Pass / Entry Visa
180d$0valid 6mo
OtherVisa on Arrival – General Entry Visa
30d$50valid 1mo
OtherVisa on Arrival – General Entry Visa (Multiple Entry)
90d$70multiple-entryvalid 3mo
WorkLong-term Visas and Work/Residence Permits (General Category)
StudentStudent Visa / Study Residence Permit (General Category)
FamilyDependent / Family Reunification Residence Permit (General Category)
MedicalHumanitarian / Medical Treatment Permission (General Category)
OtherLaissez-Passer for Rwandan Citizens (Regional Travel Document)
Apply May apply online. Can also enter with East Africa tourist visa from Kenya or Uganda.