Lesotho

Travel Tips

Some travellers may experience altitude sickness for the first few days of travel
Photographs must not be taken of the following: the palace, police establishments, government offices, the airport or monetary authority buildings
If visiting a rural village, it is customary to call upon the Chief if staying overnight
Mains water in hotels and towns is safe to drink. Outside of the main towns, water may be contaminated
ATM’s may not accept international cards, there is limited use of credit cards as is

Last updated 1 October 2026

Foreign Representation in South Africa

391 Anderson Street, Menlopark, Pretoria
Telephone: 012 460 7648
E-mail: lesothopretoria@yahoo.com

76 Juta Street, Indent House, Braamfontein
Telephone: 011 339 3653

Old Mutual Properties, 2nd Floor Westguard House, 303 Cnr West & Gardiner Street
Telephone: 031 307 2323

Vanell Building, cnr Boom & Church Street
Telephone: 018 462 6910

6 Graaf Street, Ground Floor, Libre House, Civic Centre
Telephone: 057 352 1371

Public Holidays

January: 1
March: 11
April: 3, 6
May: 1, 14, 25
July: 17
October: 4
December: 25 - 26

Visa Requirements

For those who do require a visa, please email: visa-applications.immigrations@gov.ls

Entry Requirements

Travellers must be in possession of a valid passport (valid for a minimum of 6 months)

Health / Vaccinations

Yellow Fever (Dependant on Country of Origin/Stopover)

Hepatitis A & B, Rabies, Typhoid, Tetanus, Polio

South African Representative Abroad

Cnr Kingsway & Old School Road, Maseru
Telephone: + 266 2222 5800
E-mail: ramatsebas@dirco.gov.za / shkaidye@dirco.gov.za