Embassies and consulates in Maseru
- 6 missions
- 6 countries
- most embassies are here
Embassies and consulates in Maseru
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Embassy of China in Maseru Today 08:30–17:30 -
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High Commission of the United Kingdom in MaseruNo 3 Golf View Estate, United Nations Road, Maseru
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Embassy of the United States in MaseruMpilo Boulevard / Kingsway Road 254, Maseru
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Honorary Consulate of France in MaseruKingsway, Maseru
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Honorary Consulate of Germany in MaseruKingsway, Maseru
Missions of 6 countries are based in Maseru, 6 in all (4 embassies and 2 honorary consulates). As the capital of Lesotho, Maseru is where the embassies are.
Public holidays in Maseru
Public holidays in Lesotho
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Christmas Day
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Boxing Day
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New Year's Day
The missions in Maseru close 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.
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Foreign missions in Maseru
Maseru hosts missions of China, the United Kingdom, the United States, South Africa, Germany and France. Of Lesotho’s neighbours, South Africa is represented in Maseru.
Types of mission in Maseru
By type, Maseru has 4 embassies and 2 honorary consulates. Of these, the 2 honorary consulates in Maseru offer limited help: honorary consuls work part-time and normally cannot issue visas or full passports.
Opening hours in Maseru
Opening hours are on record for 2 of the 6 missions in Maseru. Saturday opening is listed for 1 mission.
Frequently asked questions
How many embassies and consulates are in Maseru?
There are 6 foreign missions on record in Maseru: 4 embassies and 2 honorary consulates.
Which countries have a consulate or embassy in Maseru?
Missions from 6 countries are based in Maseru, among them China, the United Kingdom, the United States, South Africa and Germany.
Are embassies in Maseru open on Saturday?
Saturday opening is listed for 1 of the 2 missions in Maseru with known hours.
When are the missions in Maseru closed?
The missions in Maseru close on Lesotho’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and on each mission’s own national day.