Lesotho - Apply for Work Permit (Certificate of Employment)

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Procedure

1. Application for applying for Work Permit for Lesotho should be applied in the Embassies or Consulate office, if you are living outside Lesotho or if you are living inside Lesotho, you would have to contact the Home Affairs Office. Office location information are provided under Office Locations & Contacts section of this page.
2. Applicant should submit the completed application form along with the documents that are listed under the Required Documents section of this page. Application form that can be used : Application Form
3. After verification of the submitted documents, the applicant will be called in for an interview by the authorities.
4. If the authorities are happy with the submitted documents and the interview the applicant will be provided with the work permit.

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Required Documents

• Valid Passport
• Proof of Employment
• Academic Qualifications
• Police Clearance Certificate

Office Locations & Contacts

Embassies and Consulates of Lesotho in Other Countries: Embassies and Consulates List

Consular Directorate (VISA Section)
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Relations
Qhobosheaneng Office Complex
P. O. Box 1387
Maseru 100

Ministry of the Public Service
Sun Gardens Flats
next to the High Court of Lesotho.
Tel : 22 311130

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Fees

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R5 000 is required to obtain a work permit in Lesotho incase it is lost or stolen still have to pay another R5 000

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

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Instructions

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Required Information

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Need for the Document

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