LESOTHO

Visas, Embassies & Border Crossings

The Pretoria based embassy has now relocated to the much more inconvenient Menlo Park, at the corner of Thomas Edison and Anderson Streets. Telephone: 467 640. Visa requirements have changed since the last LP guide for many nationalities.
Ken Johnston, Australia (Apr 99)

You no longer need a visa in advance for Lesotho. You can get one at the port of entry (in my case Maseru) with no problems.
Mauricio Fernandez, Mexico (Aug 98)

I just returned today from six days of beautiful travel in Lesotho. American citizens do not need a visa to enter Lesotho. I was concerned about all the conflicting information, so checked with the Lesotho embassy in Pretoria and was told not to worry. True to their word, I had no problems at the border. I was asked where I was going and for how long. I said Malealea for ten days and was promptly given 30 days to remain in the country! Very pleasant.
Bob Huber (Jun 98)

Travel Tips

There are reports of trouble in Lesotho but it seems to be in Maseru only and between the politicians. I have been driving all around the western and southern parts of Lesotho from Malealea and out of the Mafeteng border post to Bloemfontein without any problems. The rest of the country is peaceful and friendly.
Di Jones, South Africa (Aug 98)

Moving About

During my visit, Air Lesotho planned to start domestic flights again with a nine-seater Cessna aircraft. Destinations include Mokhotlongg, Qacha's Nek, Sehonghong, Matsaile, Matebeng and Letete. Prices for this service - called Maluti Mountain Hopper - start at M135 one-way.
Wolf-Christian Paes - Germany (Jun 98)

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