Choose your visa
Select the visa that matches the purpose of your trip to Lesotho.
- SHORT STAYTOURISMSHORT BUSINESSVisitor Visa (Single and Multiple Entry)The standard entry visa for foreign nationals who need one to travel to Lesotho for tourism, family visits or short business trips, available with single or multiple entry.View visa details
- SHORT STAYVISA EXEMPTCOMMONWEALTHVisa-Free Entry (Visa Exemption)For nationals of countries holding visa-abolition agreements and certain Commonwealth countries, who may enter Lesotho without a visa for a short stay.View visa details
- WORKEMPLOYER SPONSOREDWork PermitFor a foreign national taking up employment in Lesotho, sponsored by a registered employer who supports the permit.View visa details
- STUDYSTUDENTSStudy PermitThe residence permit for foreign nationals coming to study at an institution in Lesotho for the duration of their course.View visa details
- FAMILYSPOUSESpouse (Spouse Joining Spouse) PermitA residence permit allowing a foreign spouse to join and live with their spouse in Lesotho on a settled basis.View visa details
- FAMILYCLOSE RELATIVEJoining Relative PermitA residence permit for a foreign national joining a close relative living in Lesotho, allowing them to reside together.View visa details
- BUSINESSINVESTORBusiness PermitA residence permit for foreign nationals establishing or running a business in Lesotho, letting them reside while managing their venture.View visa details
- 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
Not sure which visa is right for you?
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