Category: Retirement Visa
Overview: A long-term residence permit in Lesotho for financially independent foreign nationals. While not a specific 'Retirement Visa,' it allows retirees to reside in the country based on stable external income.
Eligibility: Applicants must prove sufficient external financial means, have a clean criminal record, and health insurance. There's no specific 'retirement visa' but a general residence permit option.
Processing Time: ~90 days
Visa Duration: 12 months
Renewable: Yes
Work Authorisation: Not permitted
Remote Work Allowed: No
Dependants Allowed: No
Path to Residency: Yes
Path to Citizenship: No
Sponsor Required: No
Official Government Page: https://www.homeaffairs.gov.ls/index.php/department-of-immigration/
Summary: Lesotho lacks a dedicated 'Retirement Visa.' Retirees can seek a general long-term residence permit by proving financial self-sufficiency. Benefit: long-term stay in Southern Africa.