Germany
Lesotho
German Honorary Consulate in Lesotho
1 honorary consulate
Germany is represented in Lesotho by 1 mission: an honorary consulate in Maseru. Citizens of Lesotho need a visa for Germany, obtained before travel.
German honorary consulates in Lesotho
- Honorary Consulate of Germany in Maseru
Kingsway, Maseru
Germany has an honorary consulate in Maseru; like most honorary consulates, it does not normally issue visas or passports.
Germany visa for citizens of Lesotho
LesothoGermany Visa required Germany visa for citizens of Lesotho
GermanyLesotho Visa-free, 14 days Lesotho visa for citizens of Germany
Germany visa requirements for citizens of Lesotho
- Schengen visa (type C) – tourism
- Schengen visa (type C) – visiting friends or family in Germany
- National visa (type D) – study, work, family reunification
- Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – business
- Fee: €90
- 22 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
Citizens of Lesotho must obtain a visa before travelling to Germany. Germany has no embassy or career consulate in Lesotho, and its honorary consulates normally do not issue visas; applications go to a mission of Germany accredited to Lesotho from another country, or to another Schengen state that represents it for visas.
Lesotho’s missions in Germany
Missions of Lesotho in Germany (3)
In return, Lesotho has 3 missions in Germany, including its embassy in Teltow.
Good to know
Germany in Lesotho
There is no embassy of Germany in Lesotho on record, so Lesotho is probably covered by an embassy of Germany in another country. Worldwide, Germany has 571 missions in 191 countries; one of them is in Lesotho.
Travel to Lesotho for German citizens
German citizens do not need a visa for Lesotho: stays of up to 14 days are visa-free. In Lesotho, German citizens can turn to the honorary consul for first help in an emergency.
When the honorary consulate of Germany in Lesotho is closed
The honorary consulate of Germany 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 Germany, such as Christmas Day (Erster Weihnachtstag) on Friday 25 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Does Germany have consulates in Lesotho?
No career consulate is on record, but Germany has an honorary consulate in Maseru.
Do citizens of Lesotho need a visa for Germany?
Citizens of Lesotho must obtain a visa before travelling to Germany.
Do German citizens need a visa for Lesotho?
German citizens can visit Lesotho without a visa for up to 14 days.
Does Lesotho have an embassy in Germany?
Yes, Lesotho has its embassy in Teltow, along with 2 other missions in Germany.