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Lesotho - Obtain a Business Residence Permit (Foreigners)

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ProcedureEdit

The VFC global is a private company that the Lesotho Ministry of Home Affairs has outsourced, Its services for the application filling and scheduling of appointments process for all residence permit and visa application to them. The VFC will then forwards all application files for the permit to the Ministry of Home Affairs to be assessed and decision making

How to Apply
File the residence permit application

  1. Applicants should login the VFC website, if they have an account, Link ,if you do not have an account you will be required to register by click on “ New user”
  2. Fill out the registration request form with your personal details, captcha the security details and the “submit” tab.
  3. A confirmation link will be sent to the email address you had register with, click it to activate your VFC account.
  4. Upon login, you will be redirected to the RESIDENCE PERMIT APPLICATION FORM page ,fill out all mandatory field accurately as follows,
  5. Under Location select” Maseru”
  6. Under Application type select “New Application”
  7. Under Application Sub type select either “ 2 years residence permit or Indefinite Permit)
  8. Under Application Sub type category select “Business Permit”
  9. Enter previous E- visa Reference Number (if you had previously travel to Lesotho) (if applicable)
  10. Enter Old permit Number (if applicable)
  11. Enter your passport Number
  12. Then click on the “Next” tab.
  13. You will then be redirected to the PERSONAL DETAILS page, fill out all mandatory fields accurately then click on “Next” tab.
  14. NOTE: A reference number will automatic be generate by the system and be displayed on the upper right side of you screen please note the number for future reference purpose
  15. CONTACT DETAILS page will be displayed, fill out all mandatory fields accurately then click on” Next” tab.
  16. INFORMATION OF THE APPLICANT page will be displayed fill out all mandatory fields accurately then click on” Next” tab.
  17. OTHER INFORMATION page, will be displayed fill out all mandatory fields accurately then click on” Submit” tab.
  18. UPLOAD DOCUMENTS page will be displayed, upload all the documents listed on the screen then click on “Next” tab.
  19. ADD APPLICATION page will be displayed, a summary details of your application will be displayed, verify all the information is accurate then click on the “submit” tab.
  20. Print out the filled application form and sign it



Book an appointment

  1. Applicants should login their VFC website, account via this link,Link
  2. You will then be redirected to the next page select “schedule an appointment” from the action drop box.
  3. Fill out all mandatory fields accurately as follows.
  4. Under centre select “Lesotho application centre, “Maseru”
  5. Under purpose of travel “New Application”
  6. Select the mode of payment you wish to pay for the application handing fee i.e. (pay via Bank or Vac).
  7. Then click on “continue “tab.
  8. You will be redirected to the customer list page click on “Add customer” and fill out all the mandatory field’s accurately then click on “submit” Tab.
  9. You will be redirected to the next page with a summary of your personal details to be verified, if accurate click on the “continue” tab.
  10. Please Note that you will then be required to make payment within the stated time frame as indicate on the site if via bank.
  11. The booking appointment page will then be displayed, select date and time of your convenience then click on “confirm”
  12. Appointment confirmation page will be displayed, download and Print out the appointment letter, then click on the “close” tab

NOTE: A reference number will automatic be generate by the system and be displayed on the upper right side of you screen please note the number for future reference purpose

Visit the Permit Facilitation Centre

  1. On the schedule appointment date you are advised to arrive at the Permit Facilitation Centre office at least 15 minutes to go through the security check. Bring your appointment letter, printed application form, proof of payment and supporting documents, along with a valid passport or travel document.
  2. You will be issued with a token ticket, Wait at the waiting area for your token ticket number to be called.
  3. Approach the Residence Permit desk and Submit your appointment letter, printed completed application form, along with the supporting documents (listed below), to the attending officer to be verified.
  4. If the content of your application does not match with the list of documents (missing documents), your application will not be accepted, leave the Application Centre to complete your application, and return another day, after booking another appointment.
  5. Important note: You will not be able to submit further documents once your application has been submitted at the Permit Facilitation Centre. The documents that you submitted at the time you made your application will be the only documents that are considered.
  6. If the attending officer is satisfied that all the documents are in order, you will be issued with an acknowledgment receipt.
  7. Please keep your receipt safe as you will need this later to collect your documents.
  8. You then be required to proceed to the biometric booths and have your biometric data details (digital photo/digital scan fingerprint) taken by the attending staff at the centre.



Tracking your Application

  1. Applicant can track their application status by login the VFC global website link below Link



Collect you Residence permit

  1. Once the decision has being made you will be notified of the outcome, if approved you should visit the district office where you resides, with you acknowledgement receipt and passport and claim your business residence permit document.


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Required DocumentsEdit

  • Duly completed online form
  • 2x Passport Size Photo’s
  • Medical Certificate (To be filled by a Government Medical Practitioner within Lesotho)
  • Police Clearance from country of origin for 1st time applicants
  • Police Clearance from Lesotho
  • Work Permit (Certified by department of Labour & Employment)
  • Letter from Applicant (Requesting Permission from Director of Immigration to reside in Lesotho)
  • Letter from Employer
  • Personal Tax Clearance (Certified from LRA)
  • Company Tax Clearance (Certified from LRA)
  • Traders License (Certified from Trade and Industry)
  • Employment Contract
  • Memorandum (For Directors only and Directors Fees)
  • Certified Copy of passport
  • Copy of previous permit (For Renewal applications)
  • Proof of payment receipt


Note

  • That all copies must be certified and No police clearance is required for applicants under the age of 16 years.


Office Locations & ContactsEdit

Ministry of Home Affairs
P.O. Box 174 Maseru 100
Telephone: (+266) 22327205/22215105
Email: [email protected]
[email protected]
Website: Link

EligibilityEdit

  • Foreign business people


FeesEdit

  • Service Charge for Application Handling - Price per Applicant M2800
  • Refer link for ministry of home affair permit fee


Table of fees,Applicants are requested to make the relevant payments for Lesotho Residence Permits to the standard bank account (below) before the appointment date, or pay on the day of appointment at the VAC cash counter:
Account Number: 62781886117
Account Name: Atlantic HI Tec (PTY) LTD
Branch: Pioneer
Branch code: 280061
Bank: FNB Lesotho

  • The VFS service fee is paid either at Standard Bank before the appointment date, or paid on the day of appointment at the visa application centre (VAC).


ValidityEdit

  • The permit is valid for 2 years and renewable thereafter or indefinite


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Required InformationEdit

  • Full names of the applicant
  • Date/place of birth
  • Gender/height/eye colour
  • Contact details
  • Nationality
  • Marital status
  • Passport details
  • Date of entry to Lesotho
  • Reasons for applying for the permit
  • Spouses details (if applicable)



Need for the DocumentEdit

  • A Business People Residence Permit is issued to foreign business people, who currently have a business in Lesotho or wish to open a business within the Kingdom of Lesotho.



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