Residence & citizenship
Residence & citizenship routes for Lesotho.
3 Basotho resources in this topic
Visa routes
- Residence Permit (Two-Year)Visa route
The standard renewable residence permit for foreign nationals living in Lesotho, valid for two years and the usual route before longer-term settlement.
- Permanent Residence (Indefinite Permit)Visa route
An indefinite residence permit allowing a foreign national to settle in Lesotho without repeated renewals, giving long-term security of residence.
- Citizenship by NaturalisationVisa route
For foreign nationals acquiring Lesotho citizenship after a qualifying period of lawful residence, with dual citizenship now permitted.