Lesotho Lesotho South Africa South Africa
Visa-free

Lesotho ordinary passport holders are visa-exempt for short stays (tourism) in South Africa, per the published visa exemption schedule.

Last verified: 2026-02-06

At a glance

Max stay 90 days
Passport validity Passport/travel document valid for no less than 30 days after the expiry of the intended visit, with at least two unused pages for entry/departure endorsements.
Entry type Visa-free
Onward ticket Return/onward ticket if travelling by air (or as required by authorities/airline).

Entry requirements

  • South Africa's Department of Home Affairs publishes a visa exemption schedule; ordinary passport holders from some countries do not need a visa for short stays (subject to conditions).
  • Even when visa-exempt, normal entry conditions still apply (passport validity, onward ticket, funds, and health rules where applicable).

Stay

DHA exemption schedule shows ordinary passport holders: 90 Days.

Passport

Passport/travel document valid for no less than 30 days after the expiry of the intended visit, with at least two unused pages for entry/departure endorsements.

Visa exemption status can change without notice; always confirm with DHA and your airline before travel. Different rules may apply for work/study/long stays.

Sources

Important

This tool is for guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date. Always confirm with official government sources and your airline before you travel.