Source-backed scope
Selected route: study permit. Conditional rows identify the circumstances in which documents apply.
- Jurisdiction
- Lesotho
- Purpose
- Study
- Destination
- Lesotho
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Selected route: study permit. Conditional rows identify the circumstances in which documents apply.
Reviewed Government of Lesotho, non-citizens service charter guidance on 15 October 2026.
How to use this checklist
Start with the route facts first: citizenship, residence, application country, destination and purpose. Then review the document rows and order processing only where the row says it is required or optional.
Document requirements
| Document | Status | Scope | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Completed medical form | required | visa application | Medical application form. |
| Police clearance | conditional | visa application | Except minors. |
| Application letter | required | visa application | Request study permit. |
| Admission letter | required | visa application | Education provider acceptance. |
| Certified passport copy | required | visa application | Applicant passport. |
| Certified entry-stamp or previous-permit pages | required | visa application | Entry, stay extension or previous permit, as applicable. |
| Certified educational certificates and transcripts | required | visa application | Copies of academic records; copy certification is not the same as a translation. |
| Visa certificate | conditional | visa application | Where applicable. |
Processing route
- Completed medical formMedical application form. The cited checklist does not specify a translation service for this item. 1. Prepare Completed medical form in the format described above 2. Submit according to the linked official application instructions
- Police clearanceExcept minors. The cited checklist does not specify a translation service for this item. 1. Prepare Police clearance in the format described above 2. Submit according to the linked official application instructions
- Application letterRequest study permit. The cited checklist does not specify a translation service for this item. 1. Prepare Application letter in the format described above 2. Submit according to the linked official application instructions
- Admission letterEducation provider acceptance. The cited checklist does not specify a translation service for this item. 1. Prepare Admission letter in the format described above 2. Submit according to the linked official application instructions
- Certified passport copyApplicant passport. The cited checklist does not specify a translation service for this item. 1. Prepare Certified passport copy in the format described above 2. Submit according to the linked official application instructions
- Certified entry-stamp or previous-permit pagesEntry, stay extension or previous permit, as applicable. The cited checklist does not specify a translation service for this item. 1. Prepare Certified entry-stamp or previous-permit pages in the format described above 2. Submit according to the linked official application instructions
- Certified educational certificates and transcriptsCopies of academic records; copy certification is not the same as a translation. The cited checklist does not specify a translation service for this item. 1. Prepare Certified educational certificates and transcripts in the format described above 2. Submit according to the linked official application instructions
- Visa certificateWhere applicable. The cited checklist does not specify a translation service for this item. 1. Prepare Visa certificate in the format described above 2. Submit according to the linked official application instructions
Official citations
- Government of Lesotho, non-citizens service charterGovernment of Lesotho, non-citizens service charter document checklistwww.gov.lsLast checked 2026-10-15; evidence version lesotho-study-20261015
Study permit section lists medical form, non-minor police clearance, application/admission letters, certified identity, immigration stamps and academic records, plus visa certificate where applicable.
Exceptions
- Requirements and accepted document formats can change. Follow the linked authority for your exact purpose and application stage.
- Use row-level processing labels: translation, notarisation, apostille, embassy attestation and MEA or HRD attestation are not interchangeable.
Relevant Enuncia services
- Document checklist review
FAQs
Are all documents for Lesotho study automatically translated?
No. Translation is shown per document row because official sources may accept some documents as issued while requiring translation for others.
Can I order document processing from this checklist?
Build your checklist using the route facts first. A processing option can be selected only where supported by the document row. Rows needing language or authentication confirmation remain under review before pricing.
Related guides
- Lesotho destination guide
Destination overview for all published source-backed routes.