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Lesotho Married Woman Residence Permit

12 facts quoted from the official source

For an applicant qualifying under the separately published married-woman residence category.

Route type
Family
Can bring
spouse
from the official record
Requirements
6
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

6 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Character and securityThe residence checklist requires police-clearance evidence.
  • Marriage Certificate RequiredMarriage evidence is required.
  • Medical screeningThe residence checklist requires a medical certificate.
  • Qualifying Marriage RequiredEligibility is based on a qualifying marriage under the published category.
  • Residence Application RequiredThe applicant must submit the official residence-permit application.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Passport or travel documentThe residence checklist requires the applicant's valid passport.
Also stated by the source
  • Eligibility summaryThe current residence service charter separately lists a Married Woman permit with temporary and indefinite fee options.
  • Official source basisThe current residence service charter separately lists a Married Woman permit with temporary and indefinite fee options.
  • Report summaryThe current residence service charter separately lists a Married Woman permit with temporary and indefinite fee options.
Family

Who you can bring

spouse
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Fees
2 proven from the official source.
  • Two Year Permit Fee LslThe listed two-year fee is M1,000.checked 2026-07-26
  • Indefinite Permit Fee LslThe listed indefinite-permit fee is M2,000.checked 2026-07-26
Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • Temporary Permit Validity YearsThe charter lists a two-year temporary option.
How it works

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Lesotho?
The official source states: For an applicant qualifying under the separately published married-woman residence category.
02Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: spouse.

Every answer is quoted from the official gov.ls page for this route, last read 2026-07-26.

We checked 12 points against the official source; 12 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Processing time is not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source gov.lsLast read 2026-07-26 Every quote on this page is from this Lesotho government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-26 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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