cITIzenship & passpOrt SERVICES

The Consular services at the Kingdom of Lesotho High Commission, London is open to all Basotho in the UK, to make inquiries/submit applications for Official travel & ID documents.

Lesotho Passport & National Identity Card

Applicants must appear in person at the Consular Office, in the High Commission of the Kingdom of Lesotho.

Consular Services.

Please contact us primarily via email.

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Consular Affairs (Passports, National ID cards & Emergency Travel Documents):

By appointment Only:

consular Office Opening Hours:

Monday – Friday

10:00am – 15:00hrs

If your passport application has not met all completeness requirements, it will not be processed. Please ensure all the requirements are met.

READY TO START YOUR APPLICATION?

Please select the relevant passport category below to find information that is specific and applicable to your passport application.

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Adults, 16 & above
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Documents Required:

A completed application form (obtained and filled in at the High Commission), duly filled and signed by the applicant or by the legal guardian for minors;

Two (2) passport size photos taken against a white background, ears and forehead visible, no visible piercings, with no eyeglasses;

Those born in Lesotho must acquire birth certificate at the Ministry of Home Affairs, Lesotho.

Those born abroad must first apply and obtain a birth certificate in their country of birth;

Book an appointment through the Lesotho High Commission website , whereby you may submit your documents in person at the High Commission for biometric capture;

Your current, accessible email address and a contact telephone number. (These are necessary for the High Commission Consular department to be able to reach you in case of arising queries in your application).

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Processing Jurisdiction.

Applications will be delivered to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs In Lesotho within thirty (30) working days. We shall, therefore, not be able to advise you regarding your Passports issue status within the first thirty (30) days after submission of your application. We, however, expect to deliver your Passport within the two (2) months of your application submission.

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PASSPORT FEES

Feel free to contact the High Commission regarding information on the current passport fees, applicable to the type of passport you’re applying for as well as payment arrangements.

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Minors, 16 & below

Must submit:

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Documents Required:

A completed application form (obtained and filled at the High Commission), duly filled and signed by the parents OR legal guardian for minors;

Parents to attend with minor, and bring valid government national identity (ID) card. If mother is married, the Marriage Certificate is required;

Basotho parents or Guardians’ passports & National ID cards. ;

Two (2) passport size photos taken agaisnt a white background, ears and forehead visible, no visible piercings, with no eyeglasses;

Those born in Lesotho must acquire birth certificate at the Ministry of Home Affairs, Lesotho;

Those born abroad must first apply and obtain a birth certificate in their country of birth;

Book an appointment via email: Email Us, whereby you may submit your documents in person at the High Commission for biometric capture;

The parent/guardians’ current, accessible email address and a contact telephone number. (These are necessary for the High Commission Consular department to be able to reach you in case of arising queries in your application).

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Processing Jurisdiction.

Applications will be delivered to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs In Lesotho within thirty (30) working days. We shall, therefore, not be able to advise you regarding your Passports issue status within the first thirty (30) days after submission of your application. We, however, expect to deliver your Passport within the two (2) months of your application submission.

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PASSPORT FEES

Feel free to contact the High Commission regarding information on the current passport fees, applicable to the type of passport you’re applying for as well as payment arrangements.

APPLICATION fOr:

(National Identification Card (NID)

Passport and ID card applications must be made in person (for identification and fingerprints). The High Commission of the Kingdom of Lesotho in the UK is the only place where you can apply for a National Identification card.

requirements

When turning up on the day of the appointment, you must have in your possession the required documents applicable to your situation be it, this is the first request or a renewal.

The application Process

National Identification Card (NID) application must be lodged at the Consular Section of the High Commission strictly by prior appointment via the email. Click on the button below to access our email address:

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To be issued a National Identification Card (NID) the applicant must:

  • Submit duly completed relevant NID application form (to be obtained from the Consular office at the High Commission);
  • Provide a Certified ID card of parent or guardian;
  • Applicant’s Birth Certificate
  • Two (2) passport photos taken in the recent 6 months (taken on white background, ears and forehead visible, no visible piercings, no sunglasses or spectacles);
  • Letter from Informant (Chief).

National ID is issued only to individual who have attained the age of sixteen (16).

Applicable Fees

Feel free to contact the High Commission regarding information on the current passport fees, applicable to the type of passport you’re applying for as well as payment arrangements.

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Adults, 16 & above

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A completed application form (obtained and filled in at the High Commission), duly filled and signed by the applicant;

Two (2) passport size photos taken against a white background, ears and forehead visible, no visible piercings, with no eyeglasses;

The expired original passport and National Identity Card;

(Where applicable), evidence of Change of Name – e.g. Marriage Certificate, Change of Name Deed, Statutory Declaration or Court Order.

Your current, accessible email address and a contact telephone number. (These are necessary for the High Commission Consular department to be able to reach you in case of arising queries in your application).

Book an appointment through the Lesotho High Commission by email. You will need to submit your documents in person at the High Commission for biometric capture;

Applications will be delivered to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs In Lesotho within thirty (30) working days. We shall, therefore, not be able to advise you regarding your Passports issue status within the first thirty (30) days after submission of your application. We, however, expect to deliver your Passport within the two (2) months of your application submission.

As of May 2026, the fee structure for Lesotho passport renewals for citizens living abroad relies on base fees established by the Ministry of Home Affairs, often processed through foreign missions.

Feel free to contact the High Commission regarding information on the current passport fees, applicable to the type of passport you’re applying for as well as payment arrangements.

Track Your Passport Renewal Application Status

Find out exactly where it is in the system by clicking on this link.

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PASSPORT RENEWAL APPLICATION FOR THE BELOW 16 YEARS (Minor):

Must submit:

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A completed application form (obtained and filled at the High Commission), duly filled and signed by the parents OR legal guardian for minors;

Parents to attend with minor, and bring valid government national identity (ID) card. If mother is married, the Marriage Certificate is required;

Basotho parents or Guardians’ passports & National ID cards. ;

Two (2) passport size photos taken agaisnt a white background, ears and forehead visible, no visible piercings, with no eyeglasses;

The parent/guardians’ current, accessible email address and a contact telephone number. (These are necessary for the High Commission Consular department to be able to reach you in case of arising queries in your application).

Book an appointment via email: Email Us, whereby you may submit your documents in person at the High Commission for biometric capture;

Applications will be delivered to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs In Lesotho within thirty (30) working days. We shall, therefore, not be able to advise you regarding your Passports issue status within the first thirty (30) days after submission of your application. We, however, expect to deliver your Passport within the two (2) months of your application submission.

As of May 2026, the fee structure for Lesotho passport renewals for citizens living abroad relies on base fees established by the Ministry of Home Affairs, often processed through foreign missions.

Feel free to contact the High Commission regarding information on the current passport fees, applicable to the type of passport you’re applying for as well as payment arrangements.

Track Your Passport Renewal Application Status

Find out exactly where it is in the system by clicking on this link.

REPLACEMENT APPLICATION fOr:

(Lost, Stolen, Damaged Passport or National ID Card)

Documentation Requirements

  • All new passport application requirements as set out above must be met;
  • Copy of passport (where applicable) and National Identity (ID) Card;
  • Lost property form issued by your local police station;
  • Affidavit explaining circumstances for loss;
  • Your current, accessible email address and a contact telephone number. (These are necessary for the High Commission Consular department to be able to reach you in case of arising queries in your application).

Processing Time

Applications will be delivered to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs In Lesotho within thirty (30) working days. We shall, therefore, not be able to advise you regarding your Passports issue status within the first thirty (30) days after submission of your application. We, however, expect to deliver your Passport within the two (2) months of your application submission.

Applicable Fees

Feel free to contact the High Commission regarding information on the current passport fees, applicable to the type of passport you’re applying for as well as payment arrangements.

APPLICATION fOr:

(mergency Travel Document (EDT)

Emergency Travel Documents are issued for the sole purpose of enabling citizens to return to the Kingdom of Lesotho. The document is valid for five (5) months from the date of issue.

requirements

The High Commission of the Kingdom issues emergency travel document (ETD) to the citizens for a single journey back to Lesotho including any intermediate stops, exclusively under the following situations for nationals:

  • whose original passport is lost/damaged/stolen;
  • whose original passport has expired;
  • who wish to return to the Kingdom of Lesotho but were born abroad and never had a Lesotho passport or an official travel document in the first instance.

It’s used only once. The holder of ETD must hand it over to the representative Immigration border authorities in Lesotho upon arrival.

important notice:

By reporting the loss of a passport to the High Commission of the Kingdom of Lesotho, your passport shall immediately be declared null and void, significantly reducing the chances of its misuse.

The application Process

Emergency Travel Document application must be lodged at the Consular Section of the High Commission strictly by prior appointment via the email. Click the button below for our address

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Your email subject line should start with “EMERGENCY TRAVEL DOCUMENT APPOINTMENT”).

To be issued a temporary travel document the applicant must:

  • Submit duly completed relevant ETD application form (to be obtained from the Consular office at the High Commission);
  • For lost passport: submit copy of your previous passport (where applicable);
  • Submit the official police report to the Diplomatic Mission and sign the relevant Sworn Statement in front of a Consular Officer;
  • For expired passport: submit both copies of the expired passport AND your National Identification Card, for purposes of validating the applicant’s citizenship status and identification;
  • For Lesotho nationals, born abroad who never had Lesotho official identification travel documents in the first instance: must submit their relevant birth certificate issued by authorities of their country of birth;
  • If the applicant is a minor under 16 years of age, following documents are additionally required.
  • Parents/Guardians Consent Letter (appropriate consent letter format can be obtained at the Consular Office at the High Commission);
  • copies of parents/guardians’ current passports and ID cards;
  • copies of parents/guardians’ marriage certificate.
  • Pay the relevant consular fees. (Fees for this service shall be provided at the High Commission);

An ETD is valid for 5 days and is the property of the Government of Lesotho

Applicable Fees

Feel free to contact the High Commission regarding information on the current passport fees, applicable to the type of passport you’re applying for as well as payment arrangements.

FAQs

ADULTS (16years and above):

  • National Identity (ID) card .
  • Previous passport (if any).

MINORS: (below 16years of age):

  • Birth certificate copy.
  • Letter of consent from parents/guardians (sample shall be provided at the High Commission).
  • ID/Passport copies of parents or guardians.
  • Penalty for lost/damaged, M300.00
  • Application fee M130.00
  • Total payable M430.00 upon application submission at any Passport office.
  • (Must also bring along your damaged passport)
  • An applicant should collect a passport from Mohale’s Hoek.

Applications will be delivered to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs In Lesotho within thirty (30) working days. We shall, therefore, not be able to advise you regarding your Passports issue status within the first thirty (30) days after submission of your application. We, however, expect to deliver your Passport within the two (2) months of your application submission.

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