LesothoSouth Africa

Embassy & Consulates of Lesotho in South Africa

  • 1 embassy
  • 1 consulate general
  • 1 consulate

In South Africa, Lesotho has an embassy in Pretoria, a consulate general in Johannesburg and a consulate in Durban. South African citizens do not need a visa to travel to Lesotho.

Map: Lesotho’s 3 missions in South Africa

Map: Lesotho’s 3 missions in South Africa

Embassy of Lesotho in Pretoria

High Commission of Lesotho in Pretoria

High Commission · Pretoria

Today · Closed
Address
Anderson Street 391, Pretoria
Website
gov.ls

At Anderson Street 391, Pretoria, the embassy of Lesotho represents Lesotho towards South Africa. Its phone number and website are on its page.

Consulates of Lesotho in South Africa

Lesotho also has a consulate general in Johannesburg and a consulate in Durban; its work is consular: passports and documents for its own citizens and, often, visas for visitors.

Lesotho visa for South African citizens

South AfricaLesotho Visa-free Lesotho visa for citizens of South Africa

LesothoSouth Africa Visa-free, 30 days South Africa visa for citizens of Lesotho

South African citizens can enter Lesotho without a visa.

South Africa’s missions in Lesotho

Missions of South Africa in Lesotho (1)

In return, South Africa has an embassy in Lesotho, in Maseru.

Good to know

Lesotho in South Africa

Worldwide, Lesotho has 19 missions in 13 countries; 3 of them are in South Africa.

Travel to South Africa for citizens of Lesotho

No visa is needed by citizens of Lesotho for South Africa, for stays of up to 30 days. In South Africa, citizens of Lesotho can turn to the embassy of Lesotho for passports and emergency help.

When the missions of Lesotho in South Africa are closed

The missions of Lesotho in South Africa close on South Africa’s public holidays, the next being Day of Reconciliation on Wednesday 16 December 2026, Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and Day of Goodwill (St. Stephen's Day) on Saturday 26 December 2026, and usually on some holidays of Lesotho, such as Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the embassy of Lesotho in South Africa?

The embassy of Lesotho is in Pretoria, at Anderson Street 391, Pretoria.

Does Lesotho have consulates in South Africa?

Yes, Lesotho has a consulate general in Johannesburg and a consulate in Durban.

Do South African citizens need a visa for Lesotho?

South African citizens do not need a visa to travel to Lesotho.

Do citizens of Lesotho need a visa for South Africa?

No visa is needed by citizens of Lesotho for South Africa, for stays of up to 30 days.

Does South Africa have an embassy in Lesotho?

Yes, South Africa has its embassy in Maseru.