Basotho citizens in Ireland, and Irish residents planning a trip to Lesotho, can contact the Embassy of Lesotho in Dublin.
Contact Details
| Address | 66 Baggot Street Lower, Dublin 2, D02 FK85, Ireland |
| Telephone | +353 1 676 2233. |
| Fax | +353 1 676 2258 |
| lesotho.dublin@gov.ls | |
| Website | www.lesothoembassy.ie |
| Head of Mission | Nts'ebo Moshoshoe, Ambassador |
| National Day | 4 October |
Opening Hours
No opening hours are published in the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs’ diplomatic list (September 2026). Check the embassy’s website or call before visiting.
Location of the Embassy
The embassy and its network in Ireland
The ambassador is Nts'ebo Moshoshoe.
Visa and entry information for Irish citizens
Irish citizens do not need a visa for short visits to Lesotho (up to 44 days), according to the Department of Foreign Affairs; a valid passport is required. The Department of Foreign Affairs publishes the current entry rules in its travel advice; check it before booking.
Other consulates and embassies in Ireland
93 other countries are represented in Ireland, among them: Lithuania (embassy), Lithuania (honorary), Luxembourg (embassy), Luxembourg (honorary), Malaysia (embassy), Malta (embassy), Malta (honorary), Mexico (embassy), Moldova (embassy), Mongolia (honorary), Morocco (embassy), Morocco (honorary), Netherlands (embassy), New Zealand (embassy), Nigeria (embassy), Norway (embassy), Oman (honorary), Pakistan (embassy), Palestine (embassy), Peru (embassy). The full list of all 94 missions is on the overview page for Ireland.
Closing days
Like most offices in Ireland, the embassy closes on public holidays – including St Brigid’s Day in early February, Easter Monday and the October bank holiday. The Basotho national day, 4 October, normally means a closure too.
Emergency assistance
In Ireland, the emergency numbers are 112 and 999. Irish citizens who need help in Lesotho should contact the Irish embassy accredited to the country or the Department of Foreign Affairs in Dublin on +353 1 408 2000; its travel advice lists the responsible mission.
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Details checked on 12 October 2026. Sources: Department of Foreign Affairs of Ireland – Diplomatic List (7 September 2026), Department of Foreign Affairs of Ireland – travel advice for Lesotho, www.lesothoembassy.ie. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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