Country Guide: Lesotho

Updated: November 23, 2015

Household Goods and Personal Effects

Documents Required

  • Passport
  • Original Bill of Lading (OBL) / Air Waybill (AWB)
  • Packing list
  • Inventory
  • Purchase Invoice / Letter of Value
  • Work Permit / Residence Permit
  • C/E 1 Form
  • C/E 3 Form (Diplomats)

 

Specific Information

  • Shipper must be present for Customs clearance.
  • All documents must be received by the agent prior to Customs clearance.
  • Used household goods and personal effects are duty free if owned and used for more than 1 year.
  • All shipments are subject to Customs inspection.
  • Goods without serial numbers must be declared at Customs for approval before entry.

Motor Vehicles

Documents Required

  • Passport
  • Original Bill of Lading (OBL) / Air Waybill (AWB)
  • Letter of Value
  • Original registration forms
  • C/E 1 Form
  • Invoice from the supplier (new vehicles)
  • Import Permit (from the Department of Trade and Industry)

 

Specific Information

  • Left-hand drive vehicles cannot be imported.
  • New and used vehicles may be imported.

Pets

Documents Required

  • Vaccination Record
  • Veterinary Health Certificate

 

Specific Information

  • Documents required must be issued by the country of origin.

Restricted/Dutiable Items

The following items may qualify for free import within the limits indicated:

  • Cigarettes (400), cigars (50), tobacco (250 g)
  • Wine (2 L), other types of alcohol (1 L) – returning nationals cannot import alcohol
  • Perfume (50 ml)
  • Toiletries (250 ml)
  • Animals and pets (authorization is required)

Prohibited Items

  • Drugs and narcotics
  • Weapons, explosives and ammunition
  • Pornography
  • Dairy and meat products
  • Blasphemous materials

Consignment Instructions

Recommended:  Contact the destination agent to ensure all requirements have been met prior to import, especially for differences regarding air / sea shipments.
Helpful Website(s):

http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_949.html

http://www.ivid.co.za/lesotho%20swaziland.html