How to send a letter to Lesotho

How to address and send post to another country — the address layout, postage, delivery times and what you can and can’t send.

Lesotho

Sending post to Lesotho
Full name on envelopeRequired
Delivery timeApprox 10–20 business days.
PostageInternational Standard, Registered.
PostcodePostcodes are 3 digits (e.g., 100 for Maseru).

✉️ Addressing the envelope

Address layout
Full Name
PO Box ####
CITY  ####
LESOTHO
Example
Thabo Nketsi
PO Box 456
MASERU  100
LESOTHO
Full name
Required
Full given + family name required.
Postcode
Postcodes are 3 digits (e.g., 100 for Maseru).
Language
English/Sesotho.

📮 Sending

Postage methods
International Standard, Registered.
Delivery times
Approx 10–20 business days.

🛃 Customs and restrictions

Customs
CN22/CN23 for goods.
Restrictions
Batteries, aerosols restricted.

💡 Tips

PO Boxes widely used; use postcode.
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