Fees and processing times from Lesotho
Mission fees can differ. Permit centre charges a service fee for permit handling.
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Guidance for fees and processing times
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Start with your default country
Keep Lesotho as your default country to see local document, payment and support guidance. Checking another destination should not change that default.
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Use official routes first
Visa rules can change with little notice. Check the destination government, embassy or official visa-centre page before booking travel.
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Prepare evidence early
Bank statements, employment letters, student documents, sponsor evidence and civil records often take longer than the form itself.
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Fees and processing times
Mission fees can differ. Permit centre charges a service fee for permit handling.
Reviewed: June 24, 2026
Documents and evidence
- Passport from Lesotho
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Most routes need a passport with spare pages and validity beyond the planned stay.
Accepted formats: Follow the destination authority's published format. Upload clear colour scans where an online form is used.
Common issues: Name mismatches, expired documents, cropped scans, unexplained deposits and missing translations commonly delay applications.
- Bank statements and funds from Lesotho
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Use recent statements that show account holder name, dates, balances and regular activity.
Accepted formats: Follow the destination authority's published format. Upload clear colour scans where an online form is used.
Common issues: Name mismatches, expired documents, cropped scans, unexplained deposits and missing translations commonly delay applications.
- Visa photos from Lesotho
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Follow the destination country's photo size, background and biometric rules.
Accepted formats: Follow the destination authority's published format. Upload clear colour scans where an online form is used.
Common issues: Name mismatches, expired documents, cropped scans, unexplained deposits and missing translations commonly delay applications.
- Accommodation and invitation from Lesotho
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Hotel bookings, host invitations or address evidence should cover the intended stay.
Accepted formats: Follow the destination authority's published format. Upload clear colour scans where an online form is used.
Common issues: Name mismatches, expired documents, cropped scans, unexplained deposits and missing translations commonly delay applications.
- Police clearance and civil documents from Lesotho
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Long-stay, study, work and family routes may need police, birth, marriage or translated records.
Accepted formats: Follow the destination authority's published format. Upload clear colour scans where an online form is used.
Common issues: Name mismatches, expired documents, cropped scans, unexplained deposits and missing translations commonly delay applications.
- Country-specific document notes for Lesotho
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Use 6-month passport validity for visa-requiring applicants. All copies may need certification for permit applications. Check South Africa transit or re-entry evidence where travel routes require it.
Accepted formats: Follow the official source for each route. Use certified translation or notarisation when the destination asks for it.
Common issues: Missing source documents, unclear translations, expired records and unsupported fee evidence can delay applications.
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