Samoa passport → Lesotho

Lesotho visa for citizens of Samoa

Visa-free

Citizens of Samoa can visit Lesotho without a visa for up to 14 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 14 days
Government fee	No visa fee
Passport validity	At least 6 months
Proof of funds	Not specified by official sources; sufficient to cover stay

How to apply

1
Prepare documents
Ensure passport is valid for 6+ months and have return ticket, proof of funds, and itinerary ready.
2
Travel to Lesotho
Arrive at any port of entry (Moshoeshoe I International Airport or land border).
3
Present documents to immigration officer
Hand over passport, return ticket, and proof of funds at the border.
4
Receive entry stamp
Immigration will stamp passport and grant visa-free stay up to 14 days (may be extended at immigration office).

Documents checklist

Travel

Valid passport
Must be valid for at least 6 months beyond intended stay.
Return or onward ticket
May be checked at border.
Travel itinerary
Hotel bookings or invitation letter if visiting friends/relatives.

Financial

Proof of sufficient funds
Evidence of means to cover stay, e.g. cash, bank statement, or credit card.

Supporting

Yellow fever vaccination certificate
Required if traveling from or through an endemic country.

Proof of funds

Minimum balance: Not specified by official sources; sufficient to cover stay

Cash
Bank statement
Credit card

Immigration officer may ask for proof of sufficient funds.

Good to know

Visa-free stay is limited to 14 days; extensions are possible but must be applied for at the Lesotho immigration office.
Yellow fever vaccination certificate may be required if arriving from a country with risk of yellow fever.

Common refusal reasons

Passport has less than 6 months validity

Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond intended stay.

Unable to show return/onward ticket

Have a printed or electronic copy of your return ticket.

Insufficient funds to cover stay

Carry cash, bank statement, or credit card showing adequate funds.

No yellow fever vaccination if required

Get vaccinated and carry the certificate if traveling from an endemic country.

FAQ

Do citizens of Samoa need a visa for Lesotho?

Citizens of Samoa can visit Lesotho without a visa for up to 14 days.

How long can citizens of Samoa stay in Lesotho?

Up to 14 days without a visa.

What documents do citizens of Samoa need for Lesotho?

Valid passport; Return or onward ticket; Proof of sufficient funds; Travel itinerary; Yellow fever vaccination certificate.

How long must my passport be valid for Lesotho?

At least 6 months.

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