Basotho citizens in the UK, and UK residents planning a trip to Lesotho, can contact the High Commission of Lesotho in London. Between Commonwealth countries, embassies are known as High Commissions – it fulfils the same role as an embassy.
Contact Details
| Address | 7 Chesham Place Belgravia, London SW1X 8HN, United Kingdom |
| Telephone | +44 20 7235 5686 |
| Fax | +44 20 7235 5023 |
| hicom@lesotholondon.org.uk lesotholondon@gmail.com |
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| Website | www.lesotholondon.org.uk |
| Head of Mission | Mosuoe Letuma, High Commissioner |
| National Day | 17 July (Royal Birthday) |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 16:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 16:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 16:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 16:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 16:00 |
Opening hours as published in the FCDO London Diplomatic List (October 2026). Please confirm before your visit, especially on UK bank holidays and Basotho public holidays.
Location of the High Commission
Before your visit
Visitors go to 7 Chesham Place Belgravia, London SW1X 8HN.
- Opening hours (FCDO list): Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 16:00.
- Documents: take originals and photocopies, and a valid passport or identity card.
Who runs the Basotho High Commission?
The high commissioner is Mosuoe Letuma, in post since 20 November 2025 according to the FCDO list.
Consular services
The consular section typically handles:
- Basotho passports and emergency travel documents
- Certificates for pensions abroad
- Visas for travellers who need one for Lesotho
Do I need an appointment?
Many consular services require an appointment – check the mission’s website first.
Closing days
Expect the high commission to be closed on UK bank holidays such as Easter Monday and the late summer bank holiday; the Basotho national day (17 July) often means a closure too. Many missions also close on their own national and religious holidays – call ahead.
Emergency assistance
Basotho nationals in urgent need of help can reach the high commission on +44 20 7235 5686. Missions can issue emergency travel documents, contact relatives and provide lists of lawyers or doctors; they cannot pay bills or act as a lawyer. In the UK, the emergency number is 999 (or 112).
Diplomatic missions of Lesotho in the United Kingdom
Lesotho in the United Kingdom
- London – High Commission of Lesotho (this page)
Frequently asked questions about the High Commission of Lesotho in London
Where is the Basotho High Commission in London?
At 7 Chesham Place Belgravia, London SW1X 8HN.
What are the opening hours of the Basotho High Commission in London?
According to the FCDO London Diplomatic List: Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 16:00. Confirm before visiting.
Who is the high commissioner of Lesotho to the UK?
Mosuoe Letuma (High Commissioner), according to the London Diplomatic List of October 2026.
What is the difference between a high commission and an embassy?
None in practice: Commonwealth countries call their embassies in each other’s capitals high commissions, headed by high commissioners.
When is the Basotho national day?
The FCDO list gives 17 July for Lesotho; missions usually close or hold a reception on that day.
Details checked on 10 October 2026. Sources: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office – London Diplomatic List (October 2026), www.lesotholondon.org.uk. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the high commission before your visit.
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