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Pathways to Lesotho Residence

Lesotho

Lesotho’s covered routes include employer-supported work, an operating business, higher-education study, and joining a qualifying spouse. Work authorization, an entry visa, and residence permission may be separate steps. Traveling through South Africa can also require separate South African permission.

The Southern Africa guide compares the covered residence options and links to their requirements.

Ways to qualify

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Career & business

For people with a job offer, in-demand skills, or a business to build. Most of these routes lead to settlement, and in time to citizenship.

Lesotho Business Residence Running an approved local business can support a residence application in Lesotho. The business and your personal role must qualify. residency Lesotho Work Residence A local employer can support an application to live and work in Lesotho, subject to the required employment and residence approvals. residency

Family

For joining a partner, parent, or child who already lives there — or claiming citizenship through marriage.

Lesotho Spouse Residence A qualifying spouse can apply for permission to live together in Lesotho. The sponsor’s status and the relationship must be documented. residency

Study

Routes to study there, and often to stay on and work after you graduate.

Lesotho Student Residence Admission to a qualifying higher-education course in Lesotho can support an application for student residence. residency