| Question | Answer |
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| How do I obtain a death certificate? | Before a death can be formally registered, a doctor will need to issue a medical certificate giving the cause of death. In hospital, this is usually done by a hospital doctor, who will hand the certificate to you in a sealed envelope addressed to National Identity and Civil Registration. |
| What was used before birth certificates? | Before birth certificates were made the norm, information on births was kept in church records. However, this was not a formalized process and there were no laws mandating when and how exactly a person should be legally recorded. |
| What happens if you do not register your child’s birth? | It is very important to register a child’s birth because if a child is not registered he/she is not legally known in the database of a country and is non-existent. This means the government does not recognize such child as a citizen of Lesotho. |
| Why are birth certificates so important? | The government of the Kingdom of Lesotho has launched an Automatic Birth Registration. This means every child is registered immediately after birth and when he/she is of age can then apply for a National Identity card. |
| Why are birth certificates so important? | Birth certificates serve as proof of an individual’s age, citizenship status, and identity. They are necessary to obtain a social security number, apply for a passport, enroll in schools, get a driver’s license, gain employment, or apply for other benefits. |
| How do I make an appointment to marry at Home Affairs? | Civil marriages are solemnized at offices of the Ministry of Home Affairs and at churches (by authorised marriage officers). |
| How much does an emergency passport cost? | Application: M 130.00 |
| How much does it cost to replace a passport? | Penalty for lost/damaged, pay M300.00 |
| How much does a passport cost? | Regular passport (32 pages) _ M130.00 |
| How long do I wait to receive my passport? | A maximum of 5 working days |
| What are the requirements of replacing lost passport? | Report it to the nearest police station (in any country) |
| What do I need for passport collection? | An adult should collect his/her passport, no one is expected to collect a passport on behalf of an applicant. Children below the age of 16 cannot be allowed to collect their passports. Passports for minors can only be collected by a parent or a guardian who gave consent. |
| What are the requirements for passport application? | ADULTS (16years and above):
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| Are passports readily available to anyone who needs one? | Passports are only available to the legible applicants. |
| How much is Lesotho work permit? | The new Lesotho Exemption Permit (LEP) project will begin on 18 November 2019 for online applications. The LEP is open for valid LSP permit-holders only. Cut-off date for submission of applications is 31 March 2020. An administrative fee of R1090 will be charged. |