Lesotho Visa is not required for Sierra Leoneans
Stay Duration: 90 days
Entry Requirements
- Sierra Leone citizens can travel to Lesotho without a visa for a maximum duration of 90 days.
- They are expected to provide an original passport that is valid within the duration of stay.
- The passport is expected to have least one blank page for entry stamp.
- Yellow Fever Vaccination Certification will be requested from Sierra Leone citizens entering Lesotho.
- A bank statement/ evidence of sufficient funds to cover the entire stay in the country is required.
- The importation of ammunition into Lesotho is prohibited.
- Visitors are required to tender a proof of accommodation which could be in form of a invitation letter from a host in Lesotho.
- There are restrictions on the quantity of alcohol and tobacco brought into the country.
- There are no restrictions on the possession of currency on entry or exit.
- In Lesotho, the power plugs and sockets are of type M. The standard voltage is 220 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
- Lesotho uses South Africa Standard Time zone (GMT+2), hence, Lesotho is 2 hours ahead of Lesotho.
- The estimated flight time between Sierra Leone and Maseru, Lesotho is 7 hours, 58 minutes.
- Transportation within Lesotho can be done either by driving or using public transport such as coaches or minibus taxis.
- Visitors to the interior of Lesotho should bring clothing and equipment suitable for extreme cold weather during the winter months of May through August.
- Lesotho adopts the use of both the South African Rand and the Lesotho Loti.
- The national and official language of Lesotho is the Sesotho. English is also widely spoken.
- Christianity is the predominant religion in the country followed by Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism and Baha’i.
- Traditional food in the country include: Oxtail stew,Curries, Kebab and sea foods.
- The Kingdom of Lesotho is a small landlocked country bordering South Africa, known for its towering mountain peaks and breathtaking vistas.
- There are awesome waterfalls or valley panoramas around every corner and there are also great mountain rivers.
- Greetings in Sesotho include: “Fonane” which means Good evening; “Lumela’ which means Hello and “Mmoro” which means Good morning.