Cambodia Visa for Lesotho Citizens & How to Apply

A visa is REQUIRED for Lesotho passport holders visiting Cambodia for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:

Visa types Requirements Information Application
Tourist (Type-T) Visa required For Lesotho nationals or residents who visit Cambodia for tourism purposes. Get it as soon as 13:00 - Friday - 13 December, 2024 6 days 11 hours from now
Business (Type-E) Visa required
  • For Lesothos who have accepted a job offer from Cambodia.
  • For Lesotho citizens who have received invitations from registered companies/organizations in Cambodia.
Get it as soon as 13:00 - Friday - 13 December, 2024 6 days 11 hours from now
Transit visa Not required For Lesotho transit passengers departing on the same arrival airplane through Phnom Penh International Airport (PHP).

Do Lesotho citizens need a visa for Cambodia?

Yes. As of December 2024, 2,158,870 Lesotho passport holders require a valid visa to enter Cambodia. It allows a single entry and a maximum stay of 30 days in Cambodia for tourism purposes. Lesotho passports must have at least 2 blank pages and be valid for a minimum of six months at the time of application.


Visa requirement summary:

Can Lesotho citizens apply for Cambodia evisa? Yes, Lesotho passports are eligible for the e-visa to Cambodia.
eVisa fee: eVisa fee for Lesotho citizens is 1378 LSL.
eVisa processing time: 3-5 working days (Earliest is 13:30 - Thursday - 12 December, 2024 at Maseru local time)
Visa on arrival eligibility: Lesotho passport holders are eligible to obtain a visa on arrival (VoA) for Cambodia.
How to apply? Online eVisa application

What are requirements to get Cambodia evisa for Lesotho citizens?

Following is the list of Cambodia eVisa requirements for Lesotho citizens:

  • Your Lesotho passport must be valid for at least 6 months of your entry into Cambodia and should have at least 2 black pages.
  • A soft copy of your full passport personal detail page (in jpeg format)
  • A soft copy of your portrait photo (in jpeg format, meeting the Cambodia evisa photo requirements - 4x6cm, white background).
  • An active email to receive Evisa
  • A credit card/debit card to make payment.

Diplomatic Missions of Cambodia in Lesotho

At present, Cambodia has no diplomatic representations in Maseru, Lesotho.
The information for the nearest Cambodian embassy can be found below.

Nearest Embassy
Royal Embassy of Cambodia in Egypt
(It is a 6639.6 km distance from Maseru with 11 hours, 3 minutes flight)
Villa No.2E, Gamal Hemdan St/Charles De Gaulle St., Dokki, Giza, Egypt

Phone
+202 37629973/ +202 33351137
To call the embassy from Lesotho, please dial +20

Office hours
Monday- Friday: 8:00 am - 17:00 pm (Close now)

Time Right Now
Maseru: 01:26 AM, Saturday 07 December 2024
Giza: 01:26 AM, Saturday 07 December 2024
Time Difference: None

Royal Embassy of Cambodia in Egypt

How to Get Cambodia Visa for Lesotho citizens

There are two available methods for Lesotho citizens and foreign passports living in Lesotho to apply for a visa to Cambodia.

Cambodia eVisa

Applying for an eVisa from Lesotho? Here is a step-by-step guide:

  1. Fill in a secure online eVisa form
  2. Upload your Lesotho passport data page and a 4*6cm photo.
  3. Confirm and pay the e-Visa fee (75 USD ~ 1378 LSL)
  4. Get your eVisa approval in 3-5 business days (The earliest is 13:00 PM, Lesotho local time on 13 December 2024).
  5. Present your eVisa certificate at the immigration checking point.

Cambodia visa on arrival

Lesotho nationals are eligible for the 30-day visa-on-arrival program:

  1. Tourist visas: $30 USD ~ 551 Loti(LSL)
  2. Business visas: $35 USD ~ 643 Loti(LSL)

Eligible ports of entry

Lesotho visitors holding a valid eVisa can enter at one of the following ports of entry and exit in Cambodia:

Ports of entry/exit Distance and travel time (from Maseru Lesotho)
Phnom Penh International Airport 9380.4 km / 5828.7 miles (15 hours, 38 minutes)
Siem Reap Angkor International Airport 9394.9 km / 5837.7 miles (15 hours, 39 minutes)
Sihanoukville International Airport 9211.6 km / 5723.8 miles (15 hours, 21 minutes)
Cham Yeam 9207.5 km / 5721.3 miles (15 hours, 20 minutes)
Poipet 9294.6 km / 5775.4 miles (15 hours, 29 minutes)
Bavet 9475.7 km / 5887.9 miles (15 hours, 47 minutes)
Trapeang Kriel 9628.3 km / 5982.7 miles (16 hours, 2 minutes)

Lesotho & Cambodia travel information

Lesotho Cambodia Differences
Local time 01:26 (07 December, 2024) 06:26 (07 December, 2024) There is no time difference between Lesotho and Cambodia.
Population 2,158,870 16,947,597 14,788,727 fewer than Cambodia.
Current weather sky is clear 23°C (Maseru) light rain 31°C (Phnom Penh) 8°C lower than Cambodia
Distance Maseru
  • Phnom Penh (9380.0 km / 5829.0 miles)
  • Siem Reap (9395.0 km / 5838.0 miles)
Average distance is 9370 km or 5822 miles.
Today’s holiday
  • There are no holidays today in Lesotho
  • Upcoming holiday is Christmas Day which will occur in 2 weeks, 3 days.
The next public holiday in Cambodia is Dec. 21, 2024 which will start in 1 week, 6 days (Maseru local time)

Lesotho Public Holidays 2024

The Royal Embassy of Cambodia may close during the following public holidays and observances in Lesotho.

Public holiday Date to be observed Counting down
December Solstice Saturday, 21 December 2024 1 week, 6 days
January 1 Bank Holiday Wednesday, 01 January 2025 3 weeks, 3 days
New Year Wednesday, 01 January 2025 3 weeks, 3 days
Coptic Christmas Day Tuesday, 07 January 2025 4 weeks, 2 days
Victory over Genocide Day Tuesday, 07 January 2025 4 weeks, 2 days
Revolution Day January 25 Saturday, 25 January 2025 1 month, 2 weeks
International Women Day Saturday, 08 March 2025 3 months
March Equinox Thursday, 20 March 2025 3 months, 1 week
Eid el Fitr Monday, 31 March 2025 3 months, 3 weeks
Eid el Fitr Day 2 Tuesday, 01 April 2025 3 months, 3 weeks

Frequently asked questions, answered

Are there any Cambodian diplomatic missions in Lesotho?

No. There is no embassy of Cambodia in Lesotho.

How much does a Cambodian eVisa cost for Lesotho nationals?

The cost of an eVisa for Lesotho citizens is approximately (75 USD ~ 1378 LSL) for a standard processing time of 3-5 working days.

How soon can I get a visa for Cambodia from Lesotho?

The earliest possible for getting an eVisa for Cambodia is around 13:30 PM on 12 December 2024 (Maseru local time).

What are the best ways to obtain a visa for Cambodia?

If you are currently living in Lesotho, you can:

  • Apply for an e-visa online.