The Embassy of Lesotho in Brussels represents Lesotho in Belgium and serves Basotho citizens living in the country.
Contact Details
| Address | Boulevard General Wahis 45, 1030 Schaerbeek (Brussels), Belgium |
| Telephone | +32 2 705 39 76 |
| Fax | +32 2 705 67 79 |
| embassy@lesothobrussels.be lesotho.brussels@gov.ls |
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| Head of Mission | Mantoetsi Liteboho Mohatonyane, Ambassador |
| National Day | 4 October |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:30 - 17:30 |
| Tuesday | 08:30 - 17:30 |
| Wednesday | 08:30 - 17:30 |
| Thursday | 08:30 - 17:30 |
| Friday | 08:30 - 17:30 |
Opening hours according to the embassy’s own information (not published in the Belgian protocol list) – please confirm before your visit, especially on Belgian and Basotho public holidays.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
You will find the embassy at Boulevard General Wahis 45 (1030 Schaerbeek). Schaerbeek is one of the 19 municipalities of the Brussels-Capital Region.
- Opening hours (according to the embassy): Monday to Friday from 08:30 to 17:30.
- Preparation: check the required documents on the embassy website and bring originals with copies.
The embassy and its network in Belgium
According to the Belgian protocol list, Lesotho is represented by Ambassador Mantoetsi Liteboho Mohatonyane (credentials presented 24 September 2024). This is the bilateral embassy to the Kingdom of Belgium; missions to the European Union or NATO in Brussels are separate offices. One honorary consulate supports Basotho citizens in other parts of Belgium.
Consular services
Typical consular services include:
- Basotho passports and emergency travel documents
- Certification and legalisation of documents
- Certificates for pensions abroad
- Citizenship and civil register matters
- Visas for travellers who need one for Lesotho
Do I need an appointment?
Walk-in capacity is limited, so check the procedure on the embassy website first.
Closing days
Expect the embassy to be closed on Belgian holidays such as 21 July (National Day), 15 August and 11 November as well as on the Basotho national day, 4 October. Many offices work reduced hours in summer – call ahead in July and August.
Emergency assistance
In an emergency, Basotho citizens should call the embassy on +32 2 705 39 76. Embassies can issue emergency travel documents, contact relatives and provide lists of lawyers or doctors; they cannot pay bills or act as a lawyer. The Belgian emergency number is 112 (police: 101).
Diplomatic missions of Lesotho in Belgium
Lesotho in Belgium
- Brussels – Embassy of Lesotho (this page)
- Keerbergen – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Lesotho in Brussels
Where is the Basotho Embassy in Brussels?
At Boulevard General Wahis 45, 1030 Schaerbeek.
What are the opening hours of the Basotho Embassy in Brussels?
According to the embassy: Monday to Friday from 08:30 to 17:30. Confirm before visiting.
Who is the ambassador of Lesotho to Belgium?
Mantoetsi Liteboho Mohatonyane, according to the Belgian protocol list of 8 October 2026.
When is the Basotho national day?
The national day of Lesotho is 4 October; embassies usually close or hold a reception on that day.
Details checked on 10 October 2026. Sources: Belgian Federal Public Service Foreign Affairs, Protocol – heads of mission and embassy addresses (as of 8 October 2026), Belgian Foreign Ministry – directory of foreign embassies in Belgium. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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