Lesotho National Documents Requirements

Apply at the nearest Lesotho Mission.
Lesotho Identity Document Application Requirements

  • Certified ID card of parent’s or guardian
  • Letter from Informant (Chief)
  • Birth Certificate

Lesotho Birth Certificate Application Requirements

  • Certified copies for a newly born baby with a parent’s written consent
  • Letter from Informant (Chief)

Requirements for Lesotho E-Passport Application
Minor (below 16 years) applying off-line

  • Prescribed e-passport application form
  • Newly introduced birth certificate with security features for children aged below 16 years
  • Letter of consent from parent or guardian
  • ID card or valid passport of parent or guardian
  • Passport fee

Adults (16 years and above) applying off-line

  • Prescribed e-passport application form
  • Valid Lesotho Identity Card
  • Two finger prints (left and right thumbs)
  • Two passport size photos
  • Signature
  • Passport fee

Application fees for passports

(a) Regular passport (32) pages M130.00
(b) Regular passport (64) pages M250.00
(c) Official passport (32) pages M200.00
(d) Diplomatic passport (32) pages M200.00
(e) Diplomatic passport (64) pages M400.00

Application for a replacement of passport

(a) Regular passport (32) pages M130.00
(b) Regular passport (64) pages M250.00
(c) Official passport (32) pages M200.00

Service type

Express (3 days delivery) additional fee of M150.00 is payable
Special (24 hours delivery) additional fee of M300.00 is payable