- Address
- No 3 Golf View Estate, United Nations Road, Maseru
- Website
- gov.uk
- Head of mission
- Martine Sobey
United Kingdom
Lesotho
British Embassy in Lesotho
1 embassy
In Lesotho, the United Kingdom has an embassy in Maseru. The United Kingdom requires citizens of Lesotho to hold a visa issued in advance.
British Embassy in Maseru
The United Kingdom has its embassy in Maseru, the capital; the address on record is No 3 Golf View Estate, United Nations Road, Maseru. The head of mission on record is Martine Sobey. Its website is linked on its page.
United Kingdom visa for citizens of Lesotho
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United Kingdom visa requirements for citizens of Lesotho
- Standard Visitor visa (up to 6 months)
- Visitor in Transit visa (landside)
- Student and work routes (brief)
- Fee: £135
- 5 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
Citizens of Lesotho must obtain a visa before travelling to the United Kingdom. In Lesotho, applications go to the British embassy in Maseru, or to a visa centre working for the United Kingdom.
Lesotho’s missions in the United Kingdom
Missions of Lesotho in the United Kingdom (1)
In return, Lesotho has an embassy in the United Kingdom, in London.
Good to know
The United Kingdom in Lesotho
Worldwide, the United Kingdom has 280 missions in 168 countries; one of them is in Lesotho.
Travel to Lesotho for British citizens
British citizens do not need a visa to travel to Lesotho. In Lesotho, British citizens can turn to the British embassy for passports and emergency help.
When the British embassy in Lesotho is closed
The British embassy 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 the United Kingdom, such as Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the British embassy in Lesotho?
The British embassy is in Maseru, at No 3 Golf View Estate, United Nations Road, Maseru.
Do citizens of Lesotho need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Citizens of Lesotho must obtain a visa before travelling to the United Kingdom.
Do British citizens need a visa for Lesotho?
British citizens do not need a visa to travel to Lesotho.
Does Lesotho have an embassy in the United Kingdom?
Yes, Lesotho has its embassy in London.