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title: Lesotho visa for citizens of Samoa
description: Citizens of Samoa can visit Lesotho without a visa for up to 14 days. Documents checklist and application steps.
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lastModified: 2026-09-05
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# Lesotho visa for citizens of Samoa

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

- **Valid passport** (Travel): Must be valid for at least 6 months beyond intended stay.
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): May be checked at border.
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial): Evidence of means to cover stay, e.g. cash, bank statement, or credit card.
- **Travel itinerary** (Travel): Hotel bookings or invitation letter if visiting friends/relatives.
- **Yellow fever vaccination certificate** (Supporting): 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.

## FAQs

### 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.

## More

- [Lesotho visa for every passport](/visa/lesotho)
- [Every destination for Samoa passport holders](/visa/passport/samoa)