Lesotho
India
India visa for citizens of Lesotho
Entry requirement
India requires a visa from citizens of Lesotho, available online as an e-Visa for up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- India visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which India visa?
India e-Visa (e-Tourist, e-Business, e-Medical and other sub-categories)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- e-Tourist 30 days, 1 year or 5 years (max. 180 days per calendar year for 1- and 5-year visas); e-Business up to 180 days per visit
- Processing time
- Apply at least 4 days before arrival; document re-upload requests normally arrive within 24 hours
India’s official site for the e-Visa is indianvisaonline.gov.in. Processing time, as India states it: Apply at least 4 days before arrival; document re-upload requests normally arrive within 24 hours. Longest stay on the e-Visa: e-Tourist 30 days, 1 year or 5 years (max. 180 days per calendar year for 1- and 5-year visas); e-Business up to 180 days per visit.
Where to apply in Lesotho
India has no embassy or consulate in Lesotho on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Indian citizens travelling to Lesotho
IndiaLesotho Visa required Lesotho visa for citizens of India
Travel advice for India
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from Lesotho to India, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates India at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 15 June 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of India (updated 7 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of India (updated 14 October 2026).
Good to know
How long citizens of Lesotho can stay in India
Citizens of Lesotho may stay in India for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to India.
How citizens of Lesotho apply
The e-Visa for India is applied for online on its official government portal; citizens of Lesotho carry the approval when they travel.
India’s neighbours for citizens of Lesotho
Bangladesh admits citizens of Lesotho visa-free. China and Myanmar require citizens of Lesotho to obtain a visa in advance.
Indian citizens travelling to Lesotho
Indian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Lesotho.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of Lesotho need a visa for India?
India requires a visa from citizens of Lesotho, available online as an e-Visa for up to 30 days.
How long can citizens of Lesotho stay in India?
Citizens of Lesotho can stay in India for up to 30 days with an e-Visa.
Is there an embassy of India in Lesotho?
No. India has no embassy in Lesotho.
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Lesotho?
Indian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Lesotho.
Can citizens of Lesotho enter India visa-free?
No; citizens of Lesotho need an e-Visa for India.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.