France embassies and consulates near Lesotho

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There is currently no French embassies or consulates in Lesotho, please find the information below for the nearest diplomatic missions of France.

Nearest France diplomatic represenations to Lesotho

Country	Distance	Address detail
Durban, South Africa	272 km (169 miles)	The Consulate of France in Durban, South Africa Working hours: Open now. Close in 8 minutes Tel: + 27 31 573 1554 (Dial +27 to call from Lesotho) Current time in Durban: 16:52 PM Tuesday, February 10 2026-02-10 (GMT +0200) Time difference: South Africa has same date and time as Lesotho.
East London, South Africa	377 km (234 miles)	The Consulate of France in East London, South Africa Working hours: Open now. Close in 8 minutes Tel: + 27 43 735 2125 / 2130 , + 27 82 920 1237 (Dial +27 to call from Lesotho) Current time in East London: 16:52 PM Tuesday, February 10 2026-02-10 (GMT +0200) Time difference: South Africa has same date and time as Lesotho.
Johannesburg, South Africa	386 km (240 miles)	The Consulate General of France in Johannesburg, South Africa Working hours: Open now. Close in 8 minutes Tel: (+27) (11) 77 85 600 (Dial +27 to call from Lesotho) Current time in Johannesburg: 16:52 PM Tuesday, February 10 2026-02-10 (GMT +0200) Time difference: South Africa has same date and time as Lesotho.
Pretoria, South Africa	427 km (265 miles)	The Embassy of France in Pretoria, South Africa Working hours: Open now. Close in 8 minutes Tel: + 27 12 42 51 600 (Dial +27 to call from Lesotho) Current time in Pretoria: 16:52 PM Tuesday, February 10 2026-02-10 (GMT +0200) Time difference: South Africa has same date and time as Lesotho.
Port Elizabeth, South Africa	546 km (340 miles)	The Consulate Agency of France in Port Elizabeth, South Africa Working hours: Open now. Close in 8 minutes Tel: + 27 41 994 69 11 (Dial +27 to call from Lesotho) Current time in Port Elizabeth: 16:52 PM Tuesday, February 10 2026-02-10 (GMT +0200) Time difference: South Africa has same date and time as Lesotho.

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Frequently asked questions, answered

1 - Do Lesotho citizens need a visa for France?

Lesotho citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into France. Kindly visit the nearest embassies or consulates of France to Lesotho for further instructions.

2 - My country has no French embassy: How do I get a visa?

To obtain a France visa, you can visit the nearest embassies or consulates of France in neighboring countries to Lesotho for more information:

Durban, South Africa (Consulate, 272 km)
East London, South Africa (Consulate, 377 km)

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Time in France vs Lesotho

Paris, France time is 1:00 hours behind Maseru, Lesotho

Maseru, Lesotho 16:52^PMTuesday, February 10, 2026

Paris, France 15:52^PMTuesday, February 10, 2026