Apostille for Lesotho
Managing a garment factory in Maseru, teaching science in a mountain-district school, or joining a hospital in Lesotho? The Apostille Convention has applied to Lesotho since 4 October 1966, so Indian papers for Lesotho need the MEA apostille rather than High Commission attestation. Lesotho works in English and Sesotho, so English documents go as they are.
- Garment & textile
- Factory managers
- Science & maths teachers
- Nurses & doctors
- Diamond mining
- Work & residence permit
- Family
- Trading licence
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The apostille for Lesotho comes from India’s MEA once the document has been checked by the right Indian authority. Lesotho’s Department of Immigration, the Ministry of Labour and Employment, the Teaching Service Commission and the Lesotho Nursing Council accept it without any further consular stamp.
Lesotho embassy attestation isn’t required – the apostille for Lesotho is enough
Lesotho has applied the Hague Convention since 4 October 1966, the date of its independence, so legalisation through Lesotho’s High Commission is not part of the process for Indian documents. The MEA apostille is the final step.
Asian-owned garment factories around Maseru and Maputsoe employ Indian production managers, merchandisers and accountants, and the government hires Indian teachers and health workers – these are the bulk of our Lesotho applications.
Documents we apostille for Lesotho
For Lesotho we commonly process:
| Document | Route in India | Who asks for it in Lesotho |
|---|---|---|
| Degree, B.Ed. and transcripts | University / state education department → MEA apostille | Teaching Service Commission |
| Textile or engineering diploma | Board / state verification → MEA apostille | Factory work permit |
| Experience and relieving letters | Notary + SDM → MEA apostille | Work-permit evidence |
| Nursing or medical registration | Council verification → MEA apostille | Lesotho Nursing / Medical Council |
| Police clearance certificate (Passport Seva) | MEA apostille directly | Residence permit |
| Marriage and birth certificates | SDM or home department → MEA apostille | Family permits |
| Company documents | Chamber of commerce → MEA apostille | Trading licence, LNDC projects |
Reasons for an apostille for Lesotho
Textile staff
Diplomas and letters apostilled for factory permits.
Teachers
B.Ed. and degrees apostilled for TSC posts.
Nurses
Council papers apostilled for registration.
Mining
Engineer qualifications apostilled for highland mines.
Traders
Company papers apostilled for trading licences.
Families
Civil records apostilled for dependants.
Translation for Lesotho
Lesotho’s official languages are Sesotho and English, and government forms are in English. Indian documents in English are accepted directly; only documents in Indian regional languages need an English translation after the apostille.
See our translation services.
SampleApostille for Lesotho sample
Lesotho officials can verify the apostille for Lesotho by scanning its QR code or entering the apostille number on the MEA website. Personal details are blurred.
How it worksProcess for the apostille for Lesotho
- Check the employer’s listFactories, the TSC and the nursing council each ask for different papers – share their list with us.
- Experience letters notarisedLetters from Indian factories or schools are notarised and SDM-attested in Delhi.
- Courier or walk inSend documents to our New Ashok Nagar office from anywhere in India.
- Apostille from MEAThe QR apostille for Lesotho is placed on each verified document.
- Ready for MaseruScans emailed for the permit file; originals back by Blue Dart.
Can you visit Delhi? You are welcome to hand over your documents and collect the signed translation at our office in New Ashok Nagar. From another state or country, just email or WhatsApp a clear scan – the soft copy comes back by email and the signed, stamped copy by Blue Dart or another reputed, fully tracked courier.
FeesApostille for Lesotho – fees
A verified B.Ed. degree or a PCC for Lesotho needs only the MEA stage.
Factory experience letters and affidavits include notary and SDM.
University and board verification charges vary by state. Message us on WhatsApp for a Lesotho quote.
Lesotho is entirely surrounded by South Africa, and many Indian workers fly into Johannesburg and travel by road to Maseru. If you will also live or work in South Africa, ask us to prepare a second apostilled set – South Africa is also an apostille country, so the same MEA apostille works there.
Work permits in Lesotho are issued through the Ministry of Labour and Employment, with residence handled by the Department of Immigration; both usually keep certified copies, so carry extra apostilled copies where possible.
FAQsApostille for Lesotho – FAQs
Does Lesotho accept the Indian apostille?
Yes. The Convention has applied to Lesotho since 4 October 1966.
Is Lesotho High Commission attestation required?
No consular step is needed after the MEA apostille.
I am going as a garment-factory manager – which papers?
Typically your diploma or degree, experience letters and a PCC.
How much is the fee?
₹1,000 per document for MEA only; ₹1,500 per document when notary and SDM are involved.
Will the same apostille work in South Africa?
Yes, South Africa also accepts the apostille.
Do I need Sesotho translations?
No, English is an official language.
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INFINITYGRO · C-5 A/2, New Ashok Nagar, Delhi – 110096Last updated: 27 October 2026 · INFINITYGRO apostille desk, New Ashok Nagar, Delhi