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Lesotho - Consular Information Sheet
September 21, 1994
Country Description: Lesotho is a developing country in southern Africa.
Facilities for tourists are limited.
Entry Requirements: Visas are required and may be obtained at a Lesotho
diplomatic mission prior to arrival in Lesotho. Americans arriving without
visas have not been inconvenienced but must obtain a visa at the immigration
and passport office in Maseru after entering the country. For further
information, travelers may contact the Embassy of the Kingdom of Lesotho,
2511 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008, telephone (202) 797-
5533.
Areas of Instability: In several instances in 1994, the Army and the police
challenged civilian control by going on strike, leading to political
contention and episodes of unrest, such as random gunfire, in and around the
capital, Maseru, as well as in other areas of the country. During these
periods of heightened insecurity, travelers are especially encouraged to
remain in contact with the U.S. Embassy for up-to-the-minute guidance.
Medical Facilities: Medical facilities are minimal. Many medicines are
unavailable. Doctors and hospitals often expect immediate cash payment for
health care services. U.S. medical insurance is not always valid outside
the United States. Supplemental medical insurance with specific overseas
coverage has proved useful. Information on health matters may be obtained
from the Centers for Disease Control's international travelers hotline,
telephone (404) 332-4559.
Information on Crime: Deteriorating economic conditions in the country
aggravated by the return of large numbers of unemployed miners from South
Africa have caused an increase in armed robberies, break-ins and auto
thefts. This occurs primarily in the capital city of Maseru but can occur
elsewhere as well. Victims have included foreign diplomats and members of
foreign aid missions. Traveling alone or at night is particularly dangerous.
The loss or theft abroad of a U.S. passport should be reported immediately
to local police and to the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. The pamphlets
"A Safe Trip Abroad" and "Tips for Travelers to Sub-Saharan Africa" provide
useful information on protecting personal security while traveling abroad
and on travel in the region in general. Both are available from the
Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington,
D.C. 20402.
Drug Penalties: U.S. citizens are subject to the laws of the country in
which they are traveling. Penalties for possession, use or trafficking in
illegal drugs are strict and convicted offenders can expect jail sentences
and fines.
Registration: U.S. citizens who register at the U.S. Embassy may obtain
updated information on travel and security within Lesotho.
Embassy Location: The U.S. Embassy is located at 254 Kingsway, Maseru West;
the mailing address is P.O. Box 333, Maseru 100, Lesotho. The telephone
number is (266) 312-666.
No. 94-223
This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated August 22, 1994, and
deletes the Travel Warning issued that date.