Africa > Lesotho: Covid-19 and Travel

     

Entry to the territory: Allowed
Lesotho's borders are open to all travelers.

Lesotho has lifted all COVID-19 travel restrictions. COVID-19 tests and vaccination certificates are no longer required for entry.

Tests: Not required.

Quarantine: No
Not required.

Information updated on 2023-03-07.

Lockdown: Partial
Lesotho is currently under “Blue Level” COVID-19 restrictions.

Supermarkets, grocery shops, off licenses, hardware stores, fuel stations, cafes and clothing stores are permitted to operate normally but must observe COVID-19 Protocols on sanitisation and social distancing. Hair salons may operate an appointment-only service.

Restaurants and fast food outlets may operate normally COVID-19 protocols must be observed (including sanitisation and social distancing). A COVID-19 vaccination certificate is be required for entry to restaurants and fast food venues.

Social and family gatherings of up to 500 persons are permitted outside and up to 50% capacity of the venue inside. COVID-19 Protocols must be observed.

Church services are permitted but must not last more than three hours and one hour must be allowed for disinfection between services. All people must wear masks all times, including when singing. Weddings are permitted with a maximum of 500 guests outside or 50 guests inside. Funerals are restricted to a maximum of 200 people outside and must be completed by 10am. Only immediate family members may view the deceased at the mortuary. Night prayer is permitted with proof of a COVID-19 vaccination certificate.

Gyms may operate inside with 50% capacity plus good ventilation and social distancing. Contact and non-contact sports are permitted. Spectators are permitted subject to limits on capacity. Registration and vaccine certificate is required for gyms and sports events.

Indoor and outside entertainment events are permitted. Special regulations regarding security and registration apply. Nightclubs are allowed to operate normally A COVID-19 vaccination certificate, registration social distancing will be required for entry.

Restrictions on political rallies have been lifted, but you must follow rules on masks, physical distancing and the registration of participants.

Mask use
Masks are required in public spaces

Gatherings: Partially Allowed
Social and family gatherings of up to 500 persons are permitted outside and up to 50% capacity of the venue inside.

Restaurants and bars: Open with restrictions

Shops: Open

Tourist attractions: Open