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π±πΈ Lesotho
- Capital
- Maseru
- Currency
- L Lesotho Loti (LSL)
- Drives on the
- Left
- Population
- ~ 2.14 Million
Travel Advisories
Increased Caution
There are currently 2 active travel advisories for Lesotho.
The most recent advisory was issued about 2 months ago by π¨π¦, which recommended Increased Caution.
Increased Caution
about 2 months ago
Issued by π¨π¦
about 2 months ago
Issued by π¨π¦
Increased Caution
10 months ago
Issued by πΊπΈ
Reissued after periodic review with changes to overall Travel Advisory level from level 1 to level 2 due to an increase in crime.
Exercise increased caution in Lesotho due to crime.
Country Summary: Crime is common in Lesotho and sporadic armed robberies and carjackings occur. Local police may lack the resources to respond in a timely manner to criminal incidents.
Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Lesotho.
If you decide to travel to Lesotho:
- Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
- Follow the Department of State on Facebook and X/Twitter.
- Follow the U.S. Embassy in Lesotho on Facebook and X/Twitter.
- Review the Country Security Report for Lesotho.
- Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist.
- Be aware of your surroundings.
- Use caution when walking or driving at night.
- Review your personal security plans.
- Visit the CDC page for the latest Travel Health Information related to your travel.
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10 months ago
Issued by πΊπΈ
Reissued after periodic review with changes to overall Travel Advisory level from level 1 to level 2 due to an increase in crime.
Exercise increased caution in Lesotho due to crime.
Country Summary: Crime is common in Lesotho and sporadic armed robberies and carjackings occur. Local police may lack the resources to respond in a timely manner to criminal incidents.
Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Lesotho.
If you decide to travel to Lesotho:
- Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
- Follow the Department of State on Facebook and X/Twitter.
- Follow the U.S. Embassy in Lesotho on Facebook and X/Twitter.
- Review the Country Security Report for Lesotho.
- Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist.
- Be aware of your surroundings.
- Use caution when walking or driving at night.
- Review your personal security plans.
- Visit the CDC page for the latest Travel Health Information related to your travel.