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title: Lesotho visa for citizens of Benin
description: "Citizens of Benin need pre-approval online, then collect a visa on arrival in Lesotho. Processing: On arrival. Documents checklist and application steps."
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lastModified: 2026-09-05
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# Lesotho visa for citizens of Benin

Citizens of Benin need pre-approval online, then collect a visa on arrival in Lesotho.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Pre-approval + VOA · eVisa · Tourist
- **How to apply:** Approve online, collect at arrival
- **Processing time:** On arrival
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Bank statement showing sufficient funds for stay

## How to apply

1. **Create an account on the Lesotho eVisa portal** — Register with a valid email address and set a password
2. **Complete the online application form** — Fill in personal, passport, and travel details accurately
3. **Upload required documents** — Upload scanned copies of passport, photo, itinerary, accommodation, and bank statement
4. **Pay the visa fee online** — Use a credit or debit card to pay the processing fee
5. **Submit the application** — Review all information and submit the application
6. **Receive eVisa via email** — The approved eVisa will be sent to your registered email within a few business days
7. **Print the eVisa and present at border** — Carry a printed copy of the eVisa to show upon arrival in Lesotho

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport (with at least 6 months validity and blank pages)** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 6 months beyond intended stay
- **Passport-size photograph (recent, white background)** (Identity): Digital photo uploaded during application
- **Travel itinerary (flight bookings)** (Travel): Confirmed round-trip or onward flight reservations
- **Accommodation proof (hotel bookings or invitation letter)** (Travel): Hotel reservation or letter from host in Lesotho
- **Bank statement (last 3 months)** (Financial): Showing sufficient funds for the trip
- **Travel insurance (covering medical and repatriation)** (Supporting, optional): Recommended but not mandatory
- **Yellow fever vaccination certificate** (Supporting, optional): Required if traveling from an endemic country

## Proof of funds

- Bank statement

Sufficient funds to cover stay, typically around $50 per day

## Good to know

- Ensure passport has at least 6 months validity from date of entry
- eVisa must be used within the validity period printed on it
- Check entry requirements for any additional health or transit visas

## Common refusal reasons

- **Incomplete or incorrect application form** — Double-check all fields before submission
- **Insufficient funds or unclear bank statement** — Provide a recent bank statement with clear balance and transactions
- **Invalid or expired passport** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond intended stay

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Benin need a visa for Lesotho?

Citizens of Benin need pre-approval online, then collect a visa on arrival in Lesotho. Visa type: eVisa · Tourist.

### What documents do citizens of Benin need for Lesotho?

Valid passport (with at least 6 months validity and blank pages); Passport-size photograph (recent, white background); Travel itinerary (flight bookings); Accommodation proof (hotel bookings or invitation letter); Bank statement (last 3 months); Travel insurance (covering medical and repatriation); and 1 more depending on your situation.

### How long must my passport be valid for Lesotho?

At least 6 months.

## More

- [Lesotho visa for every passport](/visa/lesotho)
- [Every destination for Benin passport holders](/visa/passport/benin)