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US Embassy in Lesotho

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In Lesotho, the United States has an embassy in Maseru. Citizens of Lesotho need a visa for the United States, obtained before travel.

US Embassy in Maseru

Embassy of the United States in Maseru

Embassy · Maseru

Address: Mpilo Boulevard / Kingsway Road 254, Maseru
Phone: +266 2231 2666
Website: ls.usembassy.gov

At Mpilo Boulevard / Kingsway Road 254, Maseru, the US embassy represents the United States towards Lesotho. Its phone number and website are on its page.

United States visa for citizens of Lesotho

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United States visa requirements for citizens of Lesotho

B-1/B-2 visitor visa (business / tourism)
Transit (C visa) – brief
Student (F/M/J) and work (H, L, O…) visas – brief
Fee: US$185
4 required documents

checked 22 October 2026

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Citizens of Lesotho need a visa for the United States, obtained before travel. Applicants in Lesotho turn to the US embassy in Maseru; many countries also use an outsourced visa centre.

Lesotho’s missions in the United States

Missions of Lesotho in the United States (2)

In return, Lesotho has 2 missions in the United States, including its embassy in Washington D.C.

Good to know

The United States in Lesotho

Worldwide, the United States has 314 missions in 179 countries; one of them is in Lesotho.

Travel to Lesotho for US citizens

Lesotho admits US citizens without a visa. In Lesotho, US citizens can turn to the US embassy for passports and emergency help.

When the US embassy in Lesotho is closed

The US 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 States, such as Veterans Day on Wednesday 11 November 2026.