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Valid passport. A passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of transit is usually required.

Onward Ticket. Proof of a confirmed flight ticket to a third country (not returning to the country of origin) within the allowed transit period (often 24–72 hours).

Nationality Eligibility. Travelers from certain countries may need a transit visa even for airside transit, while others (e.g., EU, US, Canada passport holders) are often exempt.

Visa for Final Destination. If the destination country requires a visa, it must be obtained prior to transit, and proof may be required during transit.

Proof of Sufficient Funds. Hold proof of sufficient funds to cover reasonable expences.

Layover Duration. Must be within the country’s allowed visa-free transit period (e.g., 24 hours in China, 72 hours in some Gulf countries). Longer stays may require a transit visa.

Clean Travel Record. No bans or restrictions in the transit country, as immigration systems may flag travelers with prior violations.

Airline and Airport Rules. Compliance with specific airline or airport policies, as some may enforce stricter checks (e.g., boarding only with confirmed transit visa).

Passport-type photograph. A digital passport-type photograph taken within the last 6 months. This may be taken using a cell phone against a white wall provided if it meets the standards of a passport-type photograph.

Passport copy. A clear scan of the information page of your valid, signed passport.

Passport-type photograph. A digital passport-type photograph taken within the last 6 months. This may be taken using a cell phone against a white wall provided if it meets the standards of a passport-type photograph.

Passport copy. A clear scan of the information page of your valid, signed passport.

Passport copy. A clear scan of the information page of your valid, signed passport.

Passport-type photograph. A digital passport-type photograph taken within the last 6 months. This may be taken using a cell phone against a white wall provided if it meets the standards of a passport-type photograph.

Itinerary. A copy of round-trip tickets with the applicant's name clearly stated on the itinerary.

Employment Invitation letter. A letter from the sponsoring company in {country}. The letter should be printed on company letterhead stationery, addressed to "The Embassy/Consulate of Lesotho, Visa Section", and signed by a senior manager. The letter must adhere to the following guidelines: briefly introduce the applicant; state the nature of the position being offered, salary structure, and duration of the contract.
An ORIGINAL letter of invitation on company letterhead from the business host in Lesotho stating the applicant's title, expertise, duties and responsibilities. It should indicate rationale for hiring the applicant as well as his/her salary, position and qualifications.

Passport copy. A clear scan of the information page of your valid, signed passport.

Passport-type photograph. A digital passport-type photograph taken within the last 6 months. This may be taken using a cell phone against a white wall provided if it meets the standards of a passport-type photograph.

Itinerary. A copy of round-trip tickets with the applicant's name clearly stated on the itinerary.

Employment Invitation letter. A letter from the sponsoring company in {country}. The letter should be printed on company letterhead stationery, addressed to "The Embassy/Consulate of Lesotho, Visa Section", and signed by a senior manager. The letter must adhere to the following guidelines: briefly introduce the applicant; state the nature of the position being offered, salary structure, and duration of the contract.
An ORIGINAL letter of invitation on company letterhead from the business host in Lesotho stating the applicant's title, expertise, duties and responsibilities. It should indicate rationale for hiring the applicant as well as his/her salary, position and qualifications.

Original passport. The passport must be valid at least 6 months after the intended date of departure from the territory of the destination country and has at least 2 blank visa pages.

Passport-type photograph. A digital passport-type photograph taken within the last 6 months. This may be taken using a cell phone against a white wall provided if it meets the standards of a passport-type photograph.

Itinerary. A copy of round-trip tickets with the applicant's name clearly stated on the itinerary.

Yellow fever certificate. A yellow fever certificate from travelers coming from an infected area where HIV/AIDS is prevalent.

Health insurance. Proof of international health insurance and specifically covering travel to the destination country is required. Applicants can get a free quote and purchase valid travel insurance from our affiliate.

Proof of Sufficient Funds. The financial coverage of the expenses can be certified with one of the following documents: an original income certificate of the employer or a bank account statement on the account turnover during the last three months or a pension slip or a certificate of registration in the case of an individual entrepreneur or one-man firm or a valid ticket a certificate of a reserved and prepaid journey accommodation or in the case of minors a declaration by the legal representative on the coverage of the costs and on the existence of the financial coverage or a letter of invitation issued and endorsed by the Office of Immigration and Nationality.

Personal Invitation. If staying with friends or family, a letter of invitation from the host in the destination country, NOTARIZED by the appropriate city hall in the destination country can be used instead of the hotel reservation.

Enrollment Letter. Please provide a letter confirming your enrollment from university/college/school in Lesotho.

Original passport. The passport must be valid at least 6 months after the intended date of departure from the territory of the destination country and has at least 2 blank visa pages.

Passport-type photograph. A digital passport-type photograph taken within the last 6 months. This may be taken using a cell phone against a white wall provided if it meets the standards of a passport-type photograph.

Itinerary. A copy of round-trip tickets with the applicant's name clearly stated on the itinerary.

Yellow fever certificate. A yellow fever certificate from travelers coming from an infected area where HIV/AIDS is prevalent.

Health insurance. Proof of international health insurance and specifically covering travel to the destination country is required. Applicants can get a free quote and purchase valid travel insurance from our affiliate.

Proof of Sufficient Funds. The financial coverage of the expenses can be certified with one of the following documents: an original income certificate of the employer or a bank account statement on the account turnover during the last three months or a pension slip or a certificate of registration in the case of an individual entrepreneur or one-man firm or a valid ticket a certificate of a reserved and prepaid journey accommodation or in the case of minors a declaration by the legal representative on the coverage of the costs and on the existence of the financial coverage or a letter of invitation issued and endorsed by the Office of Immigration and Nationality.

Personal Invitation. If staying with friends or family, a letter of invitation from the host in the destination country, NOTARIZED by the appropriate city hall in the destination country can be used instead of the hotel reservation.

Enrollment Letter. Please provide a letter confirming your enrollment from university/college/school in Lesotho.