Uganda for citizens of Lesotho

🔑 How to enter to Uganda from Lesotho

To enter Uganda, Lesotho citizens must follow some fairly simple steps. Please note that migration services have the right to request additional documents (return tickets, accommodation reservations and etc.).

1. Before traveling to Uganda, check whether your Lesotho passport is valid. Passport must be valid for 6 months after entering Uganda and have at least 1 blank page for entry stamp.
2. Show your Lesotho passport to the immigration officer upon arrival.
3. Getting a visa - an entry stamp in your Lesotho passport. You are allowed to stay in Uganda for 90 days.

✅ Requirements for Lesotho citizens to visit Uganda with tourist visa

• Lesotho citizens should provide valid passport. Passport must be valid at the all time of entry to Uganda. The passport must be a minimum of one blank page for the entry stamp.
• Medical insurance is recommended, as treatment of Lesotho citizens on the territory of Uganda is carried out on a commercial basis.

❓ FAQ

1. Do citizens of Lesotho require a visa to visit the Uganda?

   Lesotho citizens do not need a visa to visit the Uganda.

2. How long Lesotho citizens are allowed to stay in Uganda without a visa?

   The maximum duration of stay in Uganda for citizens of Lesotho for a visa-free stay is 90 days.

3. What happens if a Lesotho passport holder stays in Uganda longer than the visa-free period allowed?

   Overstaying visa-free entry to Uganda is punishable by a fine, in case of serious violations a ban on entry to Uganda is possible. It is essential to leave the country before your authorized stay expires or to extend your stay legally if needed.

4. Do citizens of Lesotho need to show proof of sufficient funds to enter Uganda without a visa?

   Ugandan immigration authorities may ask for proof of sufficient funds or a return ticket when entering the country without a visa. It is advisable to have these documents with you when traveling.

5. What documents are required for Lesotho citizens to enter Uganda without a visa?

   Lesotho citizens need a valid passport with at least six months validity, a return or onward ticket, and proof of sufficient funds to cover their stay in Uganda.

6. Can Lesotho work or study during the visa-free stay in Uganda?

   The Uganda visa-free stay is usually for tourism purposes only. For working or studying in Uganda Lesotho citizens usually requires a specific visa, and you should not engage in such activities on a tourist visa-free stay.