Lesotho

Entry allowed but some restrictions may apply. Test required.
Quarantine is not required.

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What is the COVID situation in Lesotho?

+31 New COVID cases in Lesotho
0 New COVID deaths in Lesotho
% Fully vaccinated

Data source: Our World In Data / Data updated on December 3, 2021

Data last reviewed on: 14 October 2021

Basic facts about Lesotho

Lesotho is a small country located in Southern Africa. The capital of Lesotho is Maseru and the most spoken language is English. The national currency in Lesotho is Lesotho loti (LSL).

What taxi apps are available in Lesotho?

Unfortunately neither Uber nor Bolt are available in Lesotho. However, there may be also other local taxi apps available there.

Practical information

Lesotho loti (LSL)Official currency
1 EUR~18.23 LSL
1 USD~16.11 LSL

Check with your bank to determine if there are any costs for international transactions. When you use a foreign ATM, your home bank will typically charge you a fee. While some banks don't charge a fee, some charge a fixed fees for every withdrawal or provide a limited amount of free withdrawals.

When you spend money abroad with your card, you're unlikely to get the interbank exchange rate. This implies that each time you spend in a foreign currency, you may be paying a significant fee. Varying service providers may charge different markups, but they should not exceed 3% of the transaction value on average.

To reduce the transaction costs, you may choose to consider one of the travel cards offered by the following mobile banks: Wise.com, Revolut, N26 or Monose

What socket types are used in Lesotho?

There is one common plug type used in Lesotho:

Type M 220 V, 50 Hz

The sockets' shapes and voltage differ from country to country and a travel plug adapter may be required. Portable devices, such as phones, notebooks or tablets, usually handle the entire range of voltages used across the world (110-240V).

What countries need visa to enter Lesotho?

Currently, citizens of 69 countries can enter Lesotho without obtaining a visa. This figure includes nationals who can acquire a visa on arrival. Please note that you may be needed to get an electronic visa before arriving.

What are visa requirements to enter Lesotho?

Use the list below to check visa requirements for your country to enter Lesotho.

Data last reviewed on: 14 October 2021

Is it safe in Lesotho?

The U.S. State Department uses a four-level travel advisory system. The levels show how safe it is to travel throughout the world. The countries with the lowest level (1) are considered safe for visitors, while those with the greatest level (4) should be avoided, at least temporarily.

On November 27, 2021, the risk level for Lesotho was changed to Level 4: Do Not Travel.

Emergency phones in Lesotho

123 Police
122 Ambulance
122 Fire police

State Department Travel Advisory

Check travel information also for neighbor countries of Lesotho:

South Africa
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