How to Get a Residence Permit for Lesotho

Lesotho Residence Permit

Lesotho Residence Permit

For the residence permit, start by following the normal Visitor (Tourist/Business) process.  If you intend to take up primary residence in Lesotho, you will need this permit.

Go to my Lesotho visa page to see information on other types of visas for Lesotho.

1
Find your closest consulate
  • If you’re outside of the U.S. click here.
  • If you’re inside the U.S.: The consulate you will have to use is located in Washington D.C.:

Embassy of Lesotho in Washington D.C.
Embassy Of The Kingdom Of Lesotho

2
Gather documentation
3
US Visa fees
  • Double check the latest fee at the consulate website you found above.
  • You can pay using cash, money order or company check.
  • If you decide to get a money order, I recommend you go to your nearest Post Office and get a U.S. Postal Service Money Order.
4
Submit materials

Submit your materials from Step 2 with the visa fee you got in Step 3 to the consulate you found in Step 1.

5
Receive your visa

The embassy/consulate will return to you your passport with visa.

6
Apply for a residence permit

Your employer should guide you through this process, but, in general, you will have to do the following:

  • Complete a relevant application form (Get it at Immigration & Passport Services in Maseru)
  • Submit an application to the Immigration & Passport Services located in the Ministry of Home Affairs and Public Safety in Maseru
7
You're done!

Congratulations! Sit back and wait for your permit.

8
Vaccination information

Check vaccination requirements here.

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