Lesotho Business Visa for Egyptians
| Entry | Pre-approval |
|---|---|
| Visa type | Business Entry Visa – prior email approval with an entry letter valid for 72 hours and visa on arrival |
| Processing time | Up to 10 working days according to the Embassy of Lesotho in Washington (official source). Applying at least 4 weeks in advance is recommended due to the manual suspension of the electronic visa system. |
| Length of stay | Single entry up to 44 days and multiple entry within 180 days (secondary source – Wikipedia). The actual length of stay is determined by the visa issued. |
| Validity | Entry letter valid for 72 hours for arrival; multiple-entry visa usually covers 180 days (secondary source). |
| Service price | EGP 4,500 |
| Embassy fees | 1000 LSL + 2000 LSL |
| Last reviewed | 2026-10-17 |
Documents required
- Egyptian passport valid for at least 6 months
- Copy of the applicant's passport
- Visa application form
- Invitation letter from the sponsor/host company in Lesotho
- Business licence of the sponsor
- Tax clearance certificate of the sponsor
- Copy of the sponsor's passport (original to be presented by the sponsor)
- Affidavit sworn by the sponsor
- Sponsor's bank statement for 3 months showing economic activity
- Residence permit or work permit of the sponsor (if a foreigner)
- Return ticket
- Bank guarantee or deposit equal to the return ticket to the country of origin
- Medical insurance
- Academic certificates translated and certified (where applicable)
How to apply from Egypt
- The host company in Lesotho contacts the Ministry of Home Affairs/Immigration Department to apply on the traveller's behalf, or the agent sends scanned documents by email to VISA-Applications.Immigration@gov.ls with a copy to the embassy
- Contact the Embassy of Lesotho in Cairo (10 Bahr El Ghazal Street, Al-Sahafiyeen; tel. +20 2 7489545 / +20 2 7493211) to confirm it accepts applications from Egypt
- Wait for approval and the entry letter (valid 72 hours) sent by email
- Enter only via Moshoeshoe I International Airport or Maseru Bridge
- Pay the fees and have the passport stamped at the Immigration Department after arrival (according to a secondary source)
FAQ
Do Egyptians need a visa for Lesotho?Yes — Pre-approval.How long does the Lesotho Business Visa take?Up to 10 working days according to the Embassy of Lesotho in Washington (official source). Applying at least 4 weeks in advance is recommended due to the manual suspension of the electronic visa system.How much is the Lesotho Business Visa?Our service starts from EGP 4,500; embassy fees (1000 LSL + 2000 LSL) are paid by the applicant.What documents do I need for the Lesotho Business Visa?Egyptian passport valid for at least 6 months; Copy of the applicant's passport; Visa application form; Invitation letter from the sponsor/host company in Lesotho; Business licence of the sponsor; Tax clearance certificate of the sponsor; Copy of the sponsor's passport (original to be presented by the sponsor); Affidavit sworn by the sponsor.Where can I apply for the Lesotho Business Visa in Egypt?Online on the Panama Jack website or at our office, 51 Ahmed Orabi St, Mohandessin, Giza — we prepare the file and follow it up until the visa is issued.
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