Permanent residence (indefinite sojourn) is available to long-term residents who meet the eligibility thresholds and maintain clean immigration and tax compliance. Processing is evidence-based and can involve interviews and background checks.
| Category | Eligibility snapshot | Fee (LSL) | Investor notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employees of govt/NGOs/private sector | Long-term lawful residence; clean records | 25,000 | Keep full compliance file |
| Missionary | Long-term lawful residence; clean records | 25,000 | — |
| Traders | Long-term lawful residence; clean records | 25,000 | — |
| Investors | Long-term lawful residence; clean records | 25,000 | — |
| Returning former citizens | Proof of prior citizenship | 2,000 | — |
| Women married to citizens | Spousal eligibility | 2,000 | — |
| Minors joining relatives | Family-link eligibility | 3,000 | — |
| Adults joining relatives | Family-link eligibility | 10,000 | — |
| Spouse joining spouse | Spousal eligibility | 5,000 | — |
Helpful Links:
- Ministry of Home Affairs – eServices
- Lesotho eRegulations – Certificate of Employment (Manufacturing)
- Lesotho eRegulations – Certificate of Employment (Nursing)
- Lesotho eRegulations – Certificate of Employment (Medical)
- Labour Act, 2024
- Lesotho Nursing Council (LNC) – Registration
- Lesotho Medical, Dental and Pharmacy Council (LMDPC) – Fees