Lesotho Government Assured Basotho to Receive Passports Within Four Working Days to Facilitate Easier Travel

APO Group - Africa-Newsroom | 06-10-2026 12:50pm |

The Lesotho government has announced that Basotho citizens will now receive passports within four working days. The Minister of Home Affairs and Police, Hon. Voeswa Tsheka, revealed that a backlog of 64,000 passports was cleared within three months, following the Prime Minister's commitment made on July 1, 2026. Members of the public welcomed the announcement, noting it will ease travel for migrant laborers and students. The move is expected to facilitate easier travel for Basotho.

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