Thailand Visa Requirements for Mosotho Citizens (2026)
Yes — but the whole process is online: Mosotho passport holders apply for a Thailand e-Visa. Maximum stay: 60 days. Every number on this page carries the date we last verified it.
Required documents
- Passport valid for at least 6 months from date of arrival with at least 1 blank visa page
- Recent passport-size photograph (white background, front view)
- Proof of travel itinerary including flight details and accommodation
- Return or onward ticket from Thailand
- Proof of sufficient funds for stay
- eVisa approval letter (printed or digital copy) for presentation at immigration
- Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) submitted online before arrival
- Biodata Page of travel document (upload; MRZ must be contained within the full width of the image for auto-population)
- Appropriate photograph taken within six months ("Failure to do so may result in rejection of visa request")
- Financial evidence: amount of no less than 30,000 THB (Single) / 120,000 THB (Multiple), e.g. bank statements, sponsorship letter (.JPG.JPEG.PDF, max 3 MB)
- Other request documents (as requested; portal: "Please check the relevant embassy/consulate's website for specifically required documents.")
Fees & processing
Fee details are queued for government-source verification. The official portal has current pricing.
From official-portal extracts (captured ):
- •Thailand's official fee schedule lists a tourist visa at 1,000 THB per entry. [5]
- •The exact eVisa fee is not fixed at zero: it varies by nationality and visa type, so confirm the amount on thaievisa.go.th.
- •A single-entry re-entry permit, needed if you leave Thailand and come back within your permitted stay, is listed at 1,000 THB. [5]
How to apply
- Apply for your Thai eVisa online at the official portal, thaievisa.go.th.
- Select the tourist visa category, which covers tourism, MICE and medical treatment travel. [11]
- Submit your passport details, photograph, travel itinerary and accommodation proof with the application.
- Submit the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) online before you fly.
- On arrival, show your eVisa approval letter and TDAC to Thai immigration.
Before you fly
- •Thailand generally requires foreign visitors to obtain a visa before travelling; only nationals of listed countries are exempt. [14]
- •Where visa exemption applies the stay is capped at 30 days, and visa-on-arrival entries at 15 days. [14]
- •Travellers arriving from or through countries declared yellow fever infected areas must hold an International Health Certificate for yellow fever vaccination. [14]
Full Thailand entry guide — customs, health, long stays — on the destination page.
Watch out for
Do not assume the eVisa is free; the amount varies by nationality and visa type and must be checked on the official portal.
The embassy or consulate-general may require additional documents beyond the standard eVisa list. [12]
Stay limits differ by channel: exemption gives at most 30 days and visa on arrival at most 15 days, so do not rely on them for a longer trip. [14]
Recent changes
- · upcomingWikipedia tags this page as possibly outdated: Thailand has tightened its visa rules in May 2026
- · confirmedAccording to government plans as of April 2024, the Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system is expected to launch in a pilot phase by December 2024, with full deployment anticipated by June 2025.
- · confirmedVisa-free stay halved from 60 to 30 days for ~60 nationalities/regions (press report; Wikipedia table updated accordingly).
Frequently asked
How long can Mosotho citizens stay in Thailand?
Up to 60 days.
What documents are required?
Passport valid for at least 6 months from date of arrival with at least 1 blank visa page; Recent passport-size photograph (white background, front view); Proof of travel itinerary including flight details and accommodation; Return or onward ticket from Thailand; Proof of sufficient funds for stay.
Where do I apply?
Only on the official government portal: https://www.thaievisa.go.th
Do I need a visa to enter Thailand?
Yes. A Lesotho passport holder needs a Thai eVisa, applied for online at thaievisa.go.th before departure.
What travel does the tourist visa cover?
The tourist visa category covers tourism, MICE and medical treatment trips to Thailand.
Can I use visa on arrival instead?
Visa on arrival is only for nationals of listed countries and permits a stay of no more than 15 days.
Sources & last verified
Primary source: official government portal — www.thaievisa.go.th (cross-checked ).
Fact data cross-checked against English Wikipedia “Visa requirements for Lesotho citizens” and “Visa policy of Thailand”, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 — attribution, not copied text.
Official-source extracts captured : [1] immigration.go.th [2] consular.mfa.go.th [3] immigration.go.th [4] consular.mfa.go.th [5] immigration.go.th [6] thaievisa.go.th [7] thaievisa.go.th [8] thaievisa.go.th [9] thaievisa.go.th [10] thaievisa.go.th [11] thaievisa.go.th [12] consular.mfa.go.th [13] immigration.go.th [14] mfa.go.th. Attribution to the publishing agencies; every bracketed number above points to its row here.
Last verified: . Entries, fees and rules change — confirm on the official portal before you travel.
This is general travel information, not legal or immigration advice. Rules change and enforcement varies at the border — always confirm on the official portal before you travel.