Diplomatic representation of Lesotho in Canada
Lesotho High Commission in Ottawa
The High Commission for the Kingdom of Lesotho in Ottawa represents Lesotho in Canada and provides passport assistance, visa information, document authentication and other consular services.
Contact details
Contact the Lesotho High Commission in Ottawa
The High Commission for the Kingdom of Lesotho is located on Albert Street in downtown Ottawa.
Before visiting: Contact the High Commission before travelling to Ottawa to confirm the current submission procedure, visitor hours and documentary requirements for the service you need.
High Commission location
Where is the Lesotho High Commission in Ottawa?
The High Commission of Lesotho is located at 130 Albert Street in downtown Ottawa.
The official address is 130 Albert Street, Suite 1820, Ottawa, ON K1P 5G4, Canada.
Applicants should contact the mission before making a special trip because current public counter hours and appointment arrangements are not published consistently across Lesotho’s official government sources.
About the mission
About the Lesotho High Commission in Ottawa
The High Commission for the Kingdom of Lesotho in Ottawa is Lesotho’s resident diplomatic mission in Canada.
Lesotho and Canada established diplomatic relations following Lesotho’s independence in 1966. As fellow members of the Commonwealth, the two countries maintain their diplomatic relations through high commissions.
The mission represents Lesotho in its official relations with Canada and provides consular assistance to Basotho citizens and eligible foreign applicants.
The Ottawa High Commission is also accredited to a number of Caribbean countries and territories, giving the mission responsibilities beyond Canada.
Consular assistance
Consular Services
Lesotho’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Relations publishes several services available through its diplomatic and consular missions abroad.
Passport applications
Basotho citizens abroad can obtain passport application forms and assistance through a Lesotho diplomatic or consular mission. The final passport is issued through the responsible authorities in Lesotho rather than directly by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Travel and consular assistance
Basotho citizens travelling or residing abroad can contact the High Commission for consular assistance and guidance in eligible situations.
Visas for Lesotho
Foreign nationals who require permission to enter Lesotho can obtain information about the applicable visa procedure through Lesotho’s diplomatic missions and immigration authorities.
Document authentication
Lesotho’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs states that embassies, high commissions, consulates general and consulates can provide eligible authentication services when the relevant signature, stamp or seal can be verified.
Apostille assistance
Lesotho’s official consular guidance states that its diplomatic missions can facilitate eligible authentication or Apostille procedures where the authenticity of the document can be established.
Assistance to Basotho citizens
The High Commission can provide consular guidance and assistance to citizens of Lesotho in Canada, subject to the nature of the request and the authority of the mission.
Service availability: The Lesotho Ministry of Foreign Affairs describes consular services available through its overseas missions generally. Contact the Ottawa High Commission before submitting documents to confirm that the particular service can currently be completed there.
Lesotho travel documents
Passport Applications from Canada
Basotho citizens living abroad can begin the Lesotho passport application process through a diplomatic or consular mission.
Lesotho’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs states that an applicant abroad can obtain the passport application form from a Lesotho diplomatic or consular mission and complete the required application with assistance from a consular officer.
Applicants are required to provide evidence of Lesotho citizenship and the other documents required for the type of passport application. Applications for children must be lodged by a parent or another person with parental responsibility.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs does not itself issue passports abroad. Passport issuance is the responsibility of Lesotho’s passport authorities.
Contact the High Commission first: Passport enrolment and identity requirements can involve original documents, photographs, signatures and fingerprints. Confirm the current Ottawa procedure before travelling or sending documents.
Travel to Lesotho
Lesotho Visas
Visa requirements for Lesotho depend on the traveller’s nationality and the planned length and purpose of the visit.
Lesotho’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs states that visas for visitors can be obtained through Lesotho diplomatic and consular missions, while final responsibility for entry rests with the country’s immigration authorities.
Lesotho’s Ministry of Home Affairs also provides online visa information. Its current website states that the former e-Visa application system is suspended and directs online visa applications to the immigration authorities by email.
Some nationalities are exempt from obtaining a visa for qualifying visits. Travellers should check the current rules for their passport before submitting an application.
Check the current application route: Lesotho’s Ministry of Home Affairs currently states that the e-Visa application system is suspended. Verify the latest immigration procedure before applying or travelling.
Visitor information
Before You Visit
Contact the High Commission before travelling to Ottawa and confirm the current procedure for the exact service you require.
Confirm visitor arrangements
Current public counter hours and a universal appointment procedure are not clearly published by the official sources. Contact the High Commission before visiting.
Prepare your documents
Passport and document procedures may require original identification, proof of Lesotho citizenship, photographs, application forms and other supporting records.
Check the current visa system
Travellers who require a visa should verify the current application route because Lesotho’s Ministry of Home Affairs currently reports that its e-Visa application system is suspended.
Frequently asked questions
Lesotho High Commission Ottawa FAQ
Does Lesotho have a High Commission in Canada?
Yes. The Kingdom of Lesotho maintains a resident High Commission in Ottawa, Canada.
What is the address of the Lesotho High Commission in Ottawa?
The High Commission for the Kingdom of Lesotho is located at 130 Albert Street, Suite 1820, Ottawa, ON K1P 5G4, Canada.
What is the telephone number of the Lesotho High Commission?
The High Commission can be contacted at +1 613 234 0770.
Can I apply for a Lesotho passport through the High Commission?
Basotho citizens abroad can obtain a passport application form and consular assistance through a Lesotho diplomatic mission. Passports themselves are issued by the responsible passport authorities rather than by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Can the High Commission authenticate documents?
Lesotho’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs states that its high commissions and other career diplomatic and consular missions can provide eligible authentication services when the relevant signature, stamp or seal can be verified.
Does Lesotho currently have an e-Visa system?
Lesotho’s Ministry of Home Affairs currently states that its e-Visa application system is suspended and provides separate instructions for online visa applications. Check the latest official procedure before applying.
Do I need an appointment before visiting the High Commission?
A general appointment requirement is not currently published consistently by the official sources. Contact the High Commission before travelling to Ottawa to confirm the current visitor arrangements for your service.
Official information
Sources
Official Lesotho and Canadian government sources used to verify the High Commission, contact details and consular services on this page.