France
Lesotho
French Honorary Consulate in Lesotho
1 honorary consulate
In Lesotho, France has an honorary consulate in Maseru. Citizens of Lesotho need a visa for France, obtained before travel.
French honorary consulates in Lesotho
- Honorary Consulate of France in Maseru
Kingsway, Maseru
France has an honorary consulate in Maseru; like most honorary consulates, it does not normally issue visas or passports.
France visa for citizens of Lesotho
LesothoFrance Visa required France visa for citizens of Lesotho
FranceLesotho Visa-free, 14 days Lesotho visa for citizens of France
France visa requirements for citizens of Lesotho
- Uniform Schengen visa (type C) for France – tourism or private visit
- Long-stay visa (type D) – study, work, family
- Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – business
- Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – visiting family or friends
- Fee: €90
- 13 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
Citizens of Lesotho need a visa for France, obtained before travel. France has no embassy or career consulate in Lesotho, and its honorary consulates normally do not issue visas; applications go to a mission of France accredited to Lesotho from another country, or to another Schengen state that represents it for visas.
Lesotho’s missions in France
Lesotho has no mission in France on record; citizens of Lesotho there would be served by an embassy accredited from another country.
Good to know
France in Lesotho
There is no embassy of France in Lesotho on record, so Lesotho is probably covered by an embassy of France in another country. Worldwide, France has 386 missions in 176 countries; one of them is in Lesotho.
Travel to Lesotho for French citizens
French citizens can visit Lesotho without a visa for up to 14 days. In Lesotho, French citizens can turn to the honorary consul for first help in an emergency.
When the honorary consulate of France in Lesotho is closed
The honorary consulate of France in Lesotho closes on Lesotho’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, Boxing Day (St. Stephen's Day) on Saturday 26 December 2026 and New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027, and usually on some holidays of France, such as Armistice Day (Armistice 1918) on Wednesday 11 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Does France have consulates in Lesotho?
No career consulate is on record, but France has an honorary consulate in Maseru.
Do citizens of Lesotho need a visa for France?
France requires citizens of Lesotho to hold a visa issued in advance.
Do French citizens need a visa for Lesotho?
Lesotho admits French citizens without a visa for stays of up to 14 days.
Does Lesotho have an embassy in France?
No mission of Lesotho in France is on record.