Lesotho
Australia
Consulate of Lesotho in Australia
1 consulate general
Lesotho is represented in Australia by 1 mission: a consulate general in Newcastle. Australian citizens do not need a visa to travel to Lesotho.
Consulates of Lesotho in Australia
Lesotho also has a consulate general in Newcastle; consulates handle passports, civil registration and, for many countries, visa applications for their district.
Lesotho visa for Australian citizens
Australia
Lesotho Visa-free Lesotho visa for citizens of Australia
Lesotho
Australia e-Visa Australia visa for citizens of Lesotho
Australian citizens can enter Lesotho without a visa.
Australia’s missions in Lesotho
Australia has no mission in Lesotho on record; Australian citizens there would be served by an embassy accredited from another country.
Good to know
Lesotho in Australia
There is no embassy of Lesotho in Australia on record, so Australia is probably covered by an embassy of Lesotho in another country. Worldwide, Lesotho has 19 missions in 13 countries; one of them is in Australia.
Travel to Australia for citizens of Lesotho
Citizens of Lesotho need a visa for Australia, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa. In Australia, citizens of Lesotho can turn to their consulate for passports and emergency help.
When the consulate of Lesotho in Australia is closed
The consulate of Lesotho in Australia closes on Australia’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day) on Monday 28 December 2026 and New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027, and usually on some holidays of Lesotho, such as Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Does Lesotho have consulates in Australia?
Yes, Lesotho has a consulate general in Newcastle.
Do Australian citizens need a visa for Lesotho?
Lesotho admits Australian citizens without a visa.
Do citizens of Lesotho need a visa for Australia?
Citizens of Lesotho need a visa for Australia, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Does Australia have an embassy in Lesotho?
No mission of Australia in Lesotho is on record.