# 🇱🇸 Lesotho — visa routes

> Verified visa and immigration data for Lesotho from VisaPassage.
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15 routes with deep coverage. Every entry below is checked against official sources and carries its own verification date. Statuses describe typical eligibility — they are never a promise of approval; individual applications require review.

## Short visits by passport

- **United States**: Visa-free · stays up to 14 days
- **United Kingdom**: Visa-free · stays up to 14 days
- **Germany**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days
- **India**: Visa required · apply before travel
- **Canada**: Visa-free · stays up to 30 days
- **Australia**: Visa-free · stays up to 14 days

Other passports: check https://visapassage.com/visa-checker for your specific passports.

## Visit

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Lesotho Temporary Permit (90 Days) | Consular visa · typically eligible | 90 days | — | — | — |
| Lesotho Visa-Free Entry (Tourism) | Visa-free · typically eligible | 90 days | $0 | — | — |
| Lesotho Tourist Visa (e-Visa) | eVisa · typically eligible | 44 days | $150 | — | 3 days |
| Lesotho Business Visa (e-Visa) | eVisa · typically eligible | 44 days | $150 | — | 3 days |

- **Lesotho Temporary Permit (90 Days)** — Key documents: Completed online form, Certified passport copy, Passport photographs, Letter to the Director of Immigration, Proof of payment · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: homeaffairslesotho.com
- **Lesotho Visa-Free Entry (Tourism)** — Key documents: Valid passport, Proof of onward or return travel, Proof of accommodation, Proof of sufficient funds · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: en.wikipedia.org
- **Lesotho Tourist Visa (e-Visa)** — Key documents: Visa application, Valid passport, Passport photograph, Proof of accommodation, Travel itinerary, Proof of funds, Proof of fee payment · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: lesothohc.org.uk
- **Lesotho Business Visa (e-Visa)** — Key documents: Visa application, Valid passport, Passport photographs, Company letter from home country, Invitation from Lesotho host company, Proof of financial means, Proof of accommodation, Return or onward ticket · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: lesothohc.org.uk

## Study & Training

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Lesotho Study Permit | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | — |

- **Lesotho Study Permit** — Key documents: Completed online form, Letter of acceptance, Valid passport, Passport photographs, Proof of sufficient funds, Medical certificate, Proof of payment · Rights: Study: Full-time enrolment at the admitting institution for up to four years. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: homeaffairs.gov.ls

## Work & Self-Employment

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Lesotho Doctors and Nurses Permit | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | — |
| Lesotho Work Permit and Residence Permit | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | — |
| Lesotho Teacher's Permit | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | — |

- **Lesotho Doctors and Nurses Permit** — Key documents: Completed online form, Employer letter, Professional registration, Employment contract, Work permit, Valid passport, Medical certificate, Police clearance · Rights: Work: Authorises medical practice at the named facility; renewable while the contract is valid. · Study: Lawful residence permits study. · Residency: Renewable two-year permit; an indefinite permit is available for long-term holders. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: homeaffairs.gov.ls
- **Lesotho Work Permit and Residence Permit** — Key documents: Completed application form, Employer invitation letter, Work permit endorsement, Valid passport, Passport photographs, Medical certificate, Police clearance, Proof of payment · Rights: Work: Authorises employment with the sponsoring employer; renewable while the contract is valid. · Study: Lawful residence permits study alongside the employment. · Residency: Renewable two-year permits can lead to an indefinite (permanent) permit; no fixed statutory period published. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: homeaffairs.gov.ls
- **Lesotho Teacher's Permit** — Key documents: Completed online form, Employer letter, Employment contract, Work permit, Valid passport, Medical certificate, Police clearance, Proof of payment · Rights: Work: Authorises teaching at the named institution; renewable while the contract is valid. · Study: Lawful residence permits study. · Residency: Renewable two-year permit; an indefinite teacher's permit is available for long-term holders. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: homeaffairs.gov.ls

## Invest & Capital

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Lesotho Business People Permit (Investor Residence) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | — |
| Lesotho LNDC-Facilitated Foreign Investor Route | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | — |

- **Lesotho Business People Permit (Investor Residence)** — Key documents: Completed online form, Valid passport, Passport photographs, Trader's licence, Work permit, Tax clearances, Medical certificate, Police clearance (+1 more) · Rights: Work: Authorises operating the licensed business in Lesotho. · Study: Lawful residence permits study. · Residency: Renewable two-year permit; an indefinite (permanent) business permit is available for long-term holders. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: homeaffairslesotho.com
- **Lesotho LNDC-Facilitated Foreign Investor Route** — Key documents: Investment project registration, Company registration, Trader's licence, Business plan, Work and residence permit application, Tax clearances · Rights: Work: Investor and approved staff work under the business and work permits LNDC helps facilitate. · Study: Lawful residence permits study. · Residency: Via renewable business/work permits leading to an indefinite permit; no fixed statutory period published. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: lndc.org.ls

## Family & Origin

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Lesotho Joining Relative Permit | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | — |
| Lesotho Spouse Joining Spouse Permit | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | — |
| Lesotho Returning Citizen Permit | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | — |

- **Lesotho Joining Relative Permit** — Key documents: Completed online form, Proof of relationship, Relative's status documents, Valid passport, Passport photographs, Medical certificate · Rights: Study: Lawful residence permits study. · Residency: Renewable two-year permit; an indefinite joining-relative permit is available for long-term holders. · Family: Used to bring dependent relatives and children to join a resident or citizen. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: homeaffairslesotho.com
- **Lesotho Spouse Joining Spouse Permit** — Key documents: Completed online form, Marriage certificate, Sponsor's status documents, Valid passport, Passport photographs, Medical certificate, Police clearance · Rights: Study: Lawful residence permits study. · Residency: Renewable two-year permit; an indefinite spouse permit is available for long-term holders. · Family: Permit is for the spouse of the resident or citizen; children apply via joining-relative permits. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: homeaffairslesotho.com
- **Lesotho Returning Citizen Permit** — Key documents: Completed online form, Proof of former citizenship, Valid passport, Passport photographs, Medical certificate, Police clearance · Rights: Work: Former citizens returning to reside generally have broad residence rights; employment may still require labour endorsement. · Study: Lawful residence permits study. · Residency: Renewable two-year permit and an indefinite permit are available; former citizens may also pursue resumption of citizenship. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: homeaffairslesotho.com

## Special Categories

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Lesotho Missionary's Permit | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | — |
| Lesotho Indefinite (Permanent) Residence Permit | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | — |

- **Lesotho Missionary's Permit** — Key documents: Completed online form, Sponsoring organisation letter, Valid passport, Passport photographs, Medical certificate, Police clearance, Proof of payment · Rights: Work: Authorises religious work with the sponsoring organisation. · Study: Lawful residence permits study. · Residency: Renewable two-year permit; an indefinite missionary permit is available for long-term holders. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: homeaffairslesotho.com
- **Lesotho Indefinite (Permanent) Residence Permit** — Key documents: Completed online form, Category-specific evidence, Previous residence permit, Valid passport, Passport photographs, Medical certificate, Police clearance · Rights: Work: Permanent residents may live and, within their category, work in Lesotho on a settled basis. · Study: Settled residence permits study. · Residency: This is the permanent (indefinite) residence permit; long residence can support a later citizenship application. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: homeaffairslesotho.com

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