AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoVisa updates for travellers: Spain’s 2026 entry policy now grants visa-free short stays (up to 90 days in any 180-day period) to ordinary passport holders from eight African countries, including Lesotho—while South Africans remain excluded. Regional access: South Africa’s 2026 visa-free list continues to include Lesotho (with stay limits depending on passport type), supporting easier cross-border travel for tourism and business. More eVisa options: DR Congo published its 2026 eVisa eligibility list (including Lesotho), and Mozambique also released its 2026 eVisa eligibility details for African travellers. Local pressure on jobs: Lesotho is racing to create new work as returning Basotho nationals strain the labour market amid South Africa’s removals. Tourism safety heads-up: A Ballito family is warning holidaymakers about altitude sickness after a serious emergency at Afriski Mountain Resort in Lesotho.
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