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Lesotho Temporary Residence Permit

11 facts quoted from the official source

For a short residence need accepted under Lesotho's general temporary-permit category.

Route type
Other & special
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
3
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.

3 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Character and securityThe residence checklist requires police-clearance evidence.
  • Health screeningThe residence checklist requires a medical certificate.
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
  • Accepted Temporary Residence Purpose RequiredThe applicant must present a temporary residence purpose accepted by immigration.
  • Eligibility summaryThe immigration service lists a temporary residence permit valid for ninety days.
  • How and where to applyThe applicant must submit the official residence-permit application.
  • Official source basisThe immigration service lists a temporary residence permit valid for ninety days.
  • Report summaryThe immigration service lists a temporary residence permit valid for ninety days.
Family

Who you can bring

— Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Fees
2 proven from the official source.
  • New Application Fee LslThe service charter lists M1,000 for a new temporary residence permit.checked 2026-07-26
  • Renewal Fee LslThe service charter lists M500 for renewal.checked 2026-07-26
Validity
2 proven from the official source.
  • Permit Validity DaysThe immigration service lists temporary residence as a ninety-day permit.via homeaffairs.gov.ls
  • Renewal Fee LslThe service charter lists M500 for renewal.
How it works

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Lesotho?
The official source states: For a short residence need accepted under Lesotho's general temporary-permit category.

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

We checked 11 points against the official source; 11 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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