Check with the office. The official pages for this service leave out some details, or are older than a year. Use this page as a starting point and confirm fees and documents before you apply.
Basotho abroad apply for a new passport through a Lesotho embassy, high commission or consulate; the ministry itself does not issue passports.
Where to apply in Australia
Lesotho has no mission in Australia and none is listed on the foreign ministry mission page (nearest listed: Tokyo, Kuala Lumpur, New Delhi, Pretoria); the ministry in Maseru can also be contacted.
Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of Lesotho.
How to apply
Get the form from any Lesotho mission | complete and sign | submit with proof of citizenship, photos and fee | officer finalises the form; a parent or guardian applies for a child
Documents you need
- Application form
- Proof of Lesotho citizenship such as old passport
- Photographs
- Fee
Fees and processing time
- Official fee: fee not stated
Good to know
Page undated (footer 2020), so confidence is approximate. No Australia-specific information is published.
Official sources
Check before you apply
This page summarises information published by Lesotho's official channels, last checked on 24 octubre 2026. Fees and requirements can change at short notice, so confirm with the office that will handle your case.
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