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Lesotho
- Maseru
- Africa
- English
At a glance
Lesotho: know before you go
At a glance
- Capital
- Maseru
- Population
- 2,007,201
- Area
- 30,355 km² · 11,720 sq mi
- Languages
- English, Southern Sotho
- Currency
- Lesotho Loti (LSL)
- Time zone
- UTC+02:00, Africa/Maseru
- Calling code
- +266
- Drives on the
- Left
- Internet domain
- .ls
- Landlocked
- Yes
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- Continent
- Africa
Member of
- African Union
- United Nations
Neighbouring countries
South AfricaEntry requirements
Lesotho visa requirements
Lesotho entry requirements by passport: of 197 passports, 74 can enter without a visa, 1 get a visa on arrival, 110 apply online before they travel and 12 need a visa from an embassy or consulate.
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Visa-free74 passports
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Visa required12 passports
Safety
Lesotho safety: is it safe to visit?
Level 2 of 4Exercise Increased Caution
Due to crime
US State Dept, updated June 15, 2025. Advisories change: check your own government's travel advice before you go.
Questions
Lesotho: frequently asked questions
- Lesotho visa: do I need one?
- Lesotho entry requirements by passport: of 197 passports, 74 can enter without a visa, 1 get a visa on arrival, 110 apply online before they travel and 12 need a visa from an embassy or consulate.
- Lesotho: is it safe to visit?
- US State Dept rates Lesotho at level 2 of 4. Exercise Increased Caution: Due to crime.
- Lesotho: what currency is used?
- Currency in Lesotho: Lesotho Loti (LSL).
- Lesotho: what language do people speak?
- Languages of Lesotho: English, Southern Sotho.
- Lesotho: what is the capital?
- The capital of Lesotho is Maseru.
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