Basotho nationals in and around Stockholm can turn to the Honorary Consulate General of Lesotho in Stockholm for information and practical help.
Contact Details
| Address | Ankarvägen 6, 181 43 Lidingö, Sweden |
| Telephone | +46 8 765 32 35 +46 70 520 01 91 |
| lesothoconsulatesweden@gmail.com | |
| Head of Mission | Pontus Mattsson, Honorary Consul General |
Opening Hours
According to the Swedish Foreign Ministry’s list of honorary consuls (October 2026), the honorary consulate’s office hours are 09:00–17:00; the days of the week are not specified. Closed on public holidays. Honorary consuls work part-time – confirm by phone first.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Ankarvägen 6, 181 43 Lidingö.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Stockholm do?
The honorary consulate general represents Lesotho in Stockholm and the surrounding area. According to the Swedish Foreign Ministry’s list of honorary consuls (October 2026), the post is held by Pontus Mattsson. According to the list, the exequatur dates from 2013. The Swedish Foreign Ministry lists office hours (09:00–17:00); as honorary consuls work part-time, confirm before you go. Questions can be sent in advance: call +46 8 765 32 35 and e-mail lesothoconsulatesweden@gmail.com.
Despite the name, the office is in Lidingö, near Stockholm. Stockholm is in Stockholm County.
Entry and visa rules for Lesotho are set by Lesotho itself – the Swedish Foreign Ministry refers travellers to the Basotho authorities. Its travel information for Lesotho (in Swedish) covers safety, health and passport validity.
Which Basotho office issues passports and visas?
Binding consular acts – passports, visas, certificates – are the responsibility of the Basotho Embassy in Dublin (accredited to Sweden).
Note: Lesotho has no resident embassy in Stockholm; its embassy in Dublin is accredited to Sweden.
When is the office closed?
Like most offices in Sweden, the honorary consulate closes on public holidays – including Epiphany (6 January), Ascension Day and All Saints’ Day. It is usually also closed on Lesotho’s national day (4 October). Many missions also close on their own national and religious holidays – call ahead.
Lesotho’s offices in Sweden
- Dublin – Embassy of Lesotho (accredited to Sweden, no resident embassy in Stockholm)
- Stockholm – Honorary Consulate General (this page)
FAQ: the Basotho honorary consul general in Stockholm
Where do I renew my Basotho passport if I live near Stockholm?
The honorary consulate cannot issue passports – contact the Basotho Embassy in Dublin (accredited to Sweden).
How do I contact the Basotho honorary consul general in Stockholm?
By phone on +46 8 765 32 35 or by e-mail to lesothoconsulatesweden@gmail.com.
Who runs the Basotho honorary office in Stockholm?
Pontus Mattsson, according to the Swedish Foreign Ministry’s list of honorary consuls (October 2026).
How long has the Basotho honorary consul general in Stockholm held the post?
The Swedish exequatur was granted in 2013, according to the Swedish Foreign Ministry’s list of honorary consuls (October 2026).
Details checked on 12 October 2026. Sources: Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs – List of Honorary Consuls in Sweden (9 October 2026), Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs – travel information for Lesotho (Sweden Abroad). Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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