As Lesotho’s diplomatic representation in Switzerland, the Embassy of Lesotho in Geneva handles political, economic and consular relations – from Geneva rather than the federal capital Bern.
Contact Details
| Address | Route de Ferney 211, 3ème étage, 1218 Le Grand-Saconnex, Switzerland |
| Telephone | +41 22 906 10 50 |
| Fax | +41 22 900 05 25 |
| info@lesothomission.org | |
| Head of Mission | Tsiu Benedict Khathibe, Ambassador |
Opening Hours
The Swiss Foreign Ministry lists no public opening hours for this embassy. Contact it by phone or e-mail before visiting.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
The embassy is located at Route de Ferney 211, 3ème étage in Le Grand-Saconnex.
- Opening hours: not published – call or e-mail before you go.
- Bring: your passport or ID card, plus originals and copies of every document needed for your application.
About the Basotho Embassy in Geneva
Tsiu Benedict Khathibe has served as Basotho ambassador to Switzerland since August 2025. Like a number of smaller countries, Lesotho runs its embassy to Switzerland from Geneva rather than Bern.
Consular services
What you can usually arrange here:
- Basotho passports and emergency travel documents
- Registration of births, marriages and deaths
- Certification and legalisation of documents
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts
- Help for citizens in difficulty – illness, arrest or loss of documents
Do I need an appointment?
Contact the embassy before visiting to find out whether your matter needs an appointment.
Travelling from Switzerland to Lesotho
For Swiss citizens, the FDFA refers questions about entry rules, accepted travel documents and visas for Lesotho to this embassy. Lesotho is not subject to an FDFA travel warning at present. See the FDFA travel advice.
Closing days
The embassy is closed on Swiss public holidays and on the Basotho national holiday (4 October). Check the website before visiting around holidays.
Emergency assistance
In an emergency, Basotho citizens should call the embassy on +41 22 906 10 50. Embassies can issue emergency travel documents, contact relatives and provide lists of lawyers or doctors; they cannot pay bills, act as a lawyer or intervene in court proceedings. Swiss citizens in trouble in Lesotho should contact the Swiss Embassy in Pretoria, which also covers Lesotho – or call the FDFA Helpline on +41 58 465 33 33.
Diplomatic missions between Lesotho and Switzerland
Lesotho in Switzerland
- Geneva – Embassy of Lesotho (this page)
Switzerland in Lesotho
- No resident Swiss embassy – Lesotho is covered by the Swiss Embassy in Pretoria
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Lesotho in Geneva
Where is the Basotho Embassy in Geneva?
At Route de Ferney 211, 3ème étage, 1218 Le Grand-Saconnex.
Who is the Basotho ambassador to Switzerland?
Tsiu Benedict Khathibe, in office since August 2025.
Is there a Swiss travel warning for Lesotho?
There is no general FDFA travel warning for Lesotho; check the current travel advice before you go.
Details checked on 8 October 2026. Sources: Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) – list of the diplomatic and consular corps in Switzerland, FDFA travel advice for Lesotho. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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