Indian Visa from Lesotho

Important Features of Indian e-Visa Application for Lesotho Citizens

Do Lesotho citizens need to courier their documents to the Indian Embassy?

Lesotho citizens are not required to courier the documents, they can either send the documents in response to the mail sent by the immigration department of India regarding the Indian Visa Application or you can upload your documents in this website. The documents required to be uploaded by the applicant will be notified by the email address provided or else Lesotho Citizens can email to us at India e-Visa Help Desk, we will help with the same.

Citizens of Lesotho do not have to visit the Indian Embassy or the Consulate office to submit their Indian eVisa application form or the essential documents. The entire process is online, even the required documents, when requested, applicants need to submit it by email, or upload on the portal.

After verification, if the Indian eVisa application is approved, the applicant will receive the eVisa by mail. It eases the tension of visiting the Indian Embassy to get a visa stamp on the passport. The information that you provide online, .i.e. your name, passport number, etc, is recorded in the central computer system by the Indian Government. The Immigration Officials who have the access, can check the information from any airport in the world.

Lesotho Citizens who have received the approved Indian eVisa by email should keep a soft copy on the Phone/Computer/Tablet, and keep a printed copy as well to carry along with you to show at the immigration checkpoints. With the approved Indian eVisa sent by mail, Lesotho Citizens do not require a visa stamp on their Passport, this electronic visa provides authorised entry to India.

What support can Lesotho Citizens expect from us while filling the Indian eVisa Application?

Applicants applying for the Indian Visa Online through this website will be able to enjoy a seamless application process, some of the advantages are listed below:

Are citizens of Lesotho eligible to apply for the Indian e-Business visa?

As an Lesotho passport holder, you are eligible to apply for business visit eVisa, and other eVisas like medical, tourism, transit and conference, as per the Indian Government policy of eVisa India. The business visit to India can be for several reasons, which are listed in detail in the Business e-Visa for India, Lesotho citizens based on their requirement can choose this eVisa.

What is the time-required to get Indian eVisa approval?

The final status of the application will be received after reviewing the Indian eVisa Application Form, which takes around 3-4 working days. However Lesotho citizens must know that their application will be approved if only they have filled the form correctly and have uploaded the necessary documents as per the instructions. Sometimes, there might be delays in verification and receiving the final status and may take up to 7 working days. The time-taken depends on how correctly you have entered the details in the Indian Visa Application form, public holidays or busy holiday season.

An error free application form includes entering all the details correctly like your name, surname/ family name, date of birth, passport number, residence address as in the passport, etc, and uploading the scanned passport and face photo.

For example: If an Lesotho Citizen is applying for a Business e-Visa, the applicant will have to provide a Business Card, and a business invitation letter from the organization or company in India. Similarly, for a Medical e-Visa for India, the Lesotho passport holder will have to provide a Medical Letter from the hospital in India where he is getting medical treatment.

What Benefits can Lesotho Citizens enjoy with the Indian e-Visa?

By applying for the Indian eVisa, the Lesotho citizens are going to enjoy the following benefits:

• Lesotho passport holders based on the Indian eVisa type chosen, are eligible to obtain the Indian eVisa for a maximum validity period of 5-years.
• Lesotho Citizens with the help of Indian eVisa can visit India for tourism, medical and business activities.
• With the type of Indian eVisa chosen, Lesotho Citizens have the privilege to enter India multiple times.
• Lesotho Citizens with the Indian eVisa can stay in India continuously for a maximum period of 90-days (3-months).
• can use the approved Indian eVisa to enter India through authorized 31 airports and 6 seaports, and land-based entry is prohibited.
• With the approved Indian eVisa, are permitted to enter all States and Union Territories of India, without any intervention.

What are the limitations set on the Indian eVisa?

There are some limitations set on the Indian eVisa, which the citizens of Lesotho must stick to:

• Travelers are not allowed to pursue a university degree in India, journalism, filmmaking or engage in paid work.
• Not allowed to visit the restricted areas like military, cantonment or any other protected areas without the permission of the government of India.

Travel precautions to consider when visiting India on an Indian eVisa

While on a trip to India with the Indian eVisa, Lesotho citizens should be cautious about certain rules to avoid any embarrassment.

For example: If you are visiting India on a Business eVisa, as a Business Visitor arriving on Indian Business Visa, you can check this link to prepare yourself in advance and abide by the rules of this eVisa.

Avoid Overstay

Exceeding your stay for more than 90-days in India, travelers will have to pay a fine of 300 US Dollars. A fine of 500 US Dollars will be imposed, if overstayed for more than 2-years. The government of India may also take a legal move along with fines like ban on future travel, and deportation, and this may make it difficult for you to apply for visas to other countries.

Lesotho citizens who are already in India and would like to extend their stay in India, then they can get in touch with the FRRO, who will decide whether they should extend the eVisa or not.

Take printout copy of the Indian eVisa sent by Email

On receiving the Indian eVisa by mail, save a copy of the approved Indian eVisa on your mobile or tablet and also take out a print copy. In case your mobile gets lost or stolen or runs out of battery, your proof of having a visa might be a problem. As a backup plan, keeping printout copies of the eVisa is suggested, readily available with you to present at the checkpoints.

Ensure Passport has 2 blank pages

The Lesotho citizens must know that to apply for the Indian eVisa, they must do so with their Ordinary Lesotho Passport and that it must be valid for at least 6-months from the date of applying for the Indian eVisa.

Passport validity of at least 6 months

Your identification travel document which in most cases is an Ordinary Passport must be valid for a half year on the date of application of Indian Visa Application.

Steps required to fill Indian eVisa Application Form for Lesotho citizens

To apply for the Indian eVisa, first know the purpose of your visit to India, based on your requirement select the type of eVisa and fill the form, which requires some steps:

• Step 1: Click on the Apply Indian eVisa button, fill the form, that will require only upto 10 minutes
• Step 2: Pay the Indian eVisa Application Fees using Debit or Credit Card.
• Step 3: If additional information is requested by the Immigration Department of India, we will email you with further details.
• Step 4: The approved eVisa India will be mailed to you, all the details regarding the validity and stay are mentioned in it. Skip the hassle of getting a visa stamp on your passport.
• Step 5: With the approved eVisa India, board your flight to India. The Indian eVisa details are recorded in the computer system, Immigration Officials who have the right to access the data can access from any airport in the world.

What’s the next step after getting the approved Indian eVisa by email?

If the Indian Online Visa Application is approved and accepted by the immigration department of India, the applicants will receive the visa by email. You will find a PDF attachment in the mail, save this PDF file in your mobile or tablet, and take a printout copy of the attachment as well.

Lesotho with this electronic visa can enjoy a hassle-free authorised entry into India. At no stage do you require to visit the Indian Embassy to submit the form or documents or get a visa stamp on the passport.

What are the authorized Airports in India that the Lesotho citizens can arrive at?

Lesotho passport holders are eligible to enter India with their approved eVisa India through any of the 31 authorised Airports (as of 2025). The list of the authorised airports is frequently revised, so check the international airports that are designated as government authorised immigration checkpoints.

Lesotho citizens coming by cruise ship, do they need to have the Indian eVisa?

Lesotho citizens who are coming by cruise ship, they will require to have the approved eVisa India. If you are coming by cruise ship, the traveler will have to enter India through government authorised designated seaports, which are listed below:

• Chennai
• Cochin
• Goa
• Mangalore
• Mumbai
• Port Blair

Are Citizens of Lesotho permitted to arrive in India from any country in the world?

Yes, you can enter India from ANY country in the world into India. You need not be living in that country as a resident.

Lesotho citizens can enter India from anywhere in the world, it is not mandatory that they should live in the country that their passport belongs to. However, they should know that entry to India and exit from India is allowed through designated government authorised immigration checkpoints. The travelers before booking their flight tickets must know the Designated airports and seaports for entry. While they are allowed to Exit from India on eVisa through 4 modes, .i.e. Airports, Seaports, Land Ports and Railway Ports.

Do Lesotho citizens need to contact the Embassy?

In case your eVisa is rejected due to some reason, then you may need to visit the Indian Embassy for applying for the regular Indian Visa. While applying for the eVisa India, you are not required to visit the Embassy of India, however

In order to avoid your application getting rejected, read this detailed guide on how to avoid rejection of an Indian Visa.

What Activities are allowed for Lesotho Citizens on Indian e-Visa?

With the eVisa India, international visitors are allowed to visit India for short stays and not engage in any certificate courses or paid jobs. However, the following is allowed on eVisa:

• Volunteer work
• Attending Yoga and meditation programs
• Business meetings, hiring, supervising in a project, setting up of a new branch, technical meetings,etc.
• International conferences
• Trade fairs, expos and exhibitions
• Meeting friends, and relatives
• To join workshops
• For studying, less than 6 months, no certificate should be provided
• Getting medical treatment
• Attendant of someone who is visiting India for medical treatment
• As a travel tour operator

Summary of Indian eVisa for Citizens of Lesotho

Here is a summary of the eligibility requirement for Indian eVisa for Lesotho citizens:

• Different types of Indian eVisas are available Tourist, Medical, Business and Conference
• Lesotho passport holders must know that the Passport must have at least 6-months validity from the date of application and that it must have minimum 2-blank pages.
• with eVisa India are permitted to enter from major airports and seaports, however entry by land is prohibited.
• Based on the type of Indian eVisa India applied, Documents will be required. For example, if you are applying for a Business Visa, a business invitation letter from the organization/company in India will be required. Similarly, if you are applying for a Medical Visa, a letter from the hospital in India must be furnished.
• The eTourist visa is categorized into 3-types: 30-days, 1-year to maximum five years multiple-entry eVisa (beneficial for tourists who wish to visit India frequently).
• eVisa for India is also valid for travel by sea and Port Blair is now also an authorised seaport for Entry. Refer to cruise ship visit

Things To Do and Places of Interest for Lesotho Citizens

• Borra Caves, Vishakhapatnam
• Mysore Palace, Mysore
• Bhimbetka Rock Shelters, Raisen
• Lingaraja Temple Complex, Khurda
• Jallianwala Bagh, Amritsar
• Ghats and Old City of Pushkar, Pushkar
• Fatehpur Sikri, Agra
• Jantar Mantar Observatory, Jaipur
• Agra Fort, Uttar Pradesh
• Junagarh Fort, Bikaner
• Belur Math, Belur

Lesotho Embassy in Delhi, India