Lesotho
Basotho residence & citizenship
Living in Lesotho long term — residence routes and, where available, the path to citizenship.
- SETTLEMENTTWO YEARSRENEWABLEResidence Permit (Two-Year)The standard renewable residence permit for foreign nationals living in Lesotho, valid for two years and the usual route before longer-term settlement.View visa details
- SETTLEMENTPERMANENTPermanent Residence (Indefinite Permit)An indefinite residence permit allowing a foreign national to settle in Lesotho without repeated renewals, giving long-term security of residence.View visa details
- SETTLEMENTNATURALISATIONDUAL ALLOWEDCitizenship by NaturalisationFor foreign nationals acquiring Lesotho citizenship after a qualifying period of lawful residence, with dual citizenship now permitted.View visa details