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title: Lesotho visa for citizens of Mauritius
description: Citizens of Mauritius can visit Lesotho without a visa for up to 180 days. Documents checklist and application steps.
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lastModified: 2026-09-05
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# Lesotho visa for citizens of Mauritius

Citizens of Mauritius can visit Lesotho without a visa for up to 180 days.

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

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa-free
- **How to apply:** No visa needed — just go
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 180 days
- **Government fee:** No visa fee
- **Passport validity:** At least 3 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at port of entry** — Proceed to immigration checkpoint at airport or land border.
2. **Present passport** — Hand over your valid passport to the immigration officer.
3. **Receive entry permission** — You will be granted a stay of up to 30 days (extendable to 180 days at the Ministry of Home Affairs).

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Identity): Must be valid at time of entry; at least 3 months validity suggested.
- **Blank passport page** (Travel): One blank page per entry stamp required.
- **Yellow fever vaccination certificate** (Supporting, optional): Required only if traveling from or through a yellow fever endemic country.

## Good to know

- Exercise increased caution due to crime and health risks.
- Health infrastructure is inadequate; ensure travel insurance with medical evacuation.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Passport not valid at time of entry or insufficient validity** — Ensure passport is valid and has at least 3 months remaining validity.
- **Insufficient blank pages** — Carry a passport with at least one blank page for entry stamp.

## FAQs

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

Citizens of Mauritius can visit Lesotho without a visa for up to 180 days.

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

Up to 180 days without a visa.

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

Valid passport; Blank passport page; Yellow fever vaccination certificate.

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

At least 3 months.

## Sources

- [Lesotho International Travel Information](https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Lesotho.html)
- Visa requirements for Mauritian citizens - Wikipedia (en.wikipedia.org, third-party site)
- Do you need a visa - สถานเอกอัครราชทูต ณ กรุงพริทอเรีย (pretoria.thaiembassy.org, third-party site)

## More

- [Lesotho visa for every passport](/visa/lesotho)
- [Every destination for Mauritius passport holders](/visa/passport/mauritius)