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title: Lesotho visa for citizens of Brazil
description: "Citizens of Brazil need pre-approval online, then collect a visa on arrival in Lesotho. Stay up to 30 days. Fee: $100 + $25 service fee. Processing: 3–5 days. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Lesotho visa for citizens of Brazil

Citizens of Brazil 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 (30 days)
- **How to apply:** Approve online, collect at arrival
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 30 days
- **Visa validity:** 90 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Processing time:** 3–5 days
- **Government fee:** $100 + $25 service fee
- **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 the stay

## How to apply

1. **Create an account on the eVisa portal** — Register at evisalesotho.com with a valid email address
2. **Complete the online application form** — Fill in personal, passport, and travel details accurately
3. **Upload required documents** — Attach digital copies of passport, photo, itinerary, accommodation, and financial proof
4. **Pay the visa fee and service fee** — Pay USD 100 government fee plus USD 25 service fee via credit/debit card
5. **Submit application and wait for processing** — Processing normally takes 3–5 business days
6. **Receive eVisa approval by email** — Print the approval letter and keep a digital copy for travel
7. **Travel to Lesotho** — Present printed eVisa and passport at the port of entry

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport (with at least 6 months validity and 2 blank pages)** (Travel): biometric page scan required
- **Recent passport-style photograph (digital, white background)** (Supporting): taken within last 6 months
- **Digital copy of passport bio page** (Travel): JPEG or PNG under 2MB
- **Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or letter of invitation)** (Travel): for entire stay
- **Round-trip flight itinerary or onward ticket** (Travel): confirmed booking required
- **Bank statement (last 3 months)** (Financial): showing sufficient funds for stay
- **Travel health insurance** (Supporting, optional): covering medical expenses in Lesotho
- **Invitation letter (if visiting family or friends)** (Supporting, optional): must include host's contact and address
- **Work letter or proof of employment** (Employment, optional): only if employed, showing leave approval
- **Completed eVisa application form (online)** (Supporting): filled on the portal
- **Copy of previous visas (if applicable)** (Supporting, optional): especially for long-haul travel
- **Yellow fever vaccination certificate** (Supporting, optional): if traveling from infected area

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** Not explicitly stated; sufficient funds for stay required
- Bank statement (last 3 months)
- Pay slips
- Sponsorship letter

Bank statement should clearly show sufficient balance to cover expenses

## Good to know

- eVisa is valid for single entry only and cannot be extended
- Must enter within 90 days of issue; max stay 30 days
- Carry printed eVisa and all supporting documents when traveling

## Common refusal reasons

- **Incomplete or incorrect application** — Double-check all fields and ensure information matches passport exactly
- **Insufficient financial proof** — Provide bank statement showing adequate balance for the stay
- **Invalid or expired passport** — Passport must have at least 6 months validity from date of entry
- **Criminal record or previous visa violations** — Disclose any previous refusals if asked, but avoid deliberate misrepresentation

## FAQs

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

Citizens of Brazil need pre-approval online, then collect a visa on arrival in Lesotho. Visa type: eVisa · Tourist (30 days).

### How long can citizens of Brazil stay in Lesotho?

Up to 30 days.

### How much does the Lesotho visa cost for citizens of Brazil?

Government fee: $100 + $25 service fee.

### How long does Lesotho visa processing take?

Typically 3–5 days.

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

Valid passport (with at least 6 months validity and 2 blank pages); Recent passport-style photograph (digital, white background); Digital copy of passport bio page; Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or letter of invitation); Round-trip flight itinerary or onward ticket; Bank statement (last 3 months); and 6 more.

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

At least 6 months.

## Sources

- evisalesotho.com (evisalesotho.com, third-party site)

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