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Procedure Name

Cross-Border Vehicle Transport Permit

Description

Category	Permit/license
Responsible Agency	Ministry of Public Works and Transport Address: Moshoeshoe Road, Industrial Area, Maseru 100, Lesotho Phone: +266 2232 7310 / +266 2232 3624 / +266 2231 2426 Email: cio@mopwt.gov.ls Official Website: http://www.publicworksandtransport.gov.ls
Processing time	30-35 min
Fee	Application fee LSL 30
Validity	Single Use Valid for 7 Days 2-6 Trips Valid for 2 Months 7-10 Trips Valid for 2 Months Multiple Trips Valid for 12 Months

Required Documents

No.	Type of documents	Note
1	Previous Permit	Only in the case where the previous permit was not issued by the LNSW
2	Registration Clearance Certificate	Is required for private vehicle registration, ensuring that the vehicle meets regulatory standards and that all outstanding fees have been paid. (Mandatory)
3	Domestic A-permit or Domestic B-permit	For commercial vehicles or private use. (Mandatory)
4	GVM license for weight of truck certification	A driver's license that allows you to operate commercial motor vehicles, with a Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) not exceeding 3,500kg. (Mandatory)
5	Certificate of Fitness	An official document that confirms a vehicle meets minimum safety standards and is legally road-worthy. (Mandatory)
6	Letter of Proxy	In the case, the owner sends a representative.
7	NID/Passport of owner of proxy	A copy of the National ID or Passport of the owner/proxy of the vehicle. (Mandatory, if proxy to be used)

Process Steps

This procedure is now to be handled through the Lesotho National Single Window (LNSW) from 20 October 2025 and is a fully electronic process.

To make an application, an applicant must first be registered with the LNSW. Information regarding the process to register and its requirements can be found at the Lesotho National Single Window portal.

The LNSW is the national system that manages all trade related authorisations. It is the one location from where applications can be made for all types of permits, certificates and licenses required for the import, export and transit of goods in Lesotho. As an electronic system, the LNSW receives a single application and directs it to all involved responsible agencies for their processing.

An applicant can track the progress of their applications through the LNSW and do not need to physically visit the offices of the agencies involved. Where payment is required for a permit, this can be made either at the Agency's cashier office or shall soon be possible fully electronic through the LNSW without need to visit the involved agencies cashier.

Upon issue, the permit reference number need only be referenced when making a Customs declaration in ASYCUDA World and there is no need to attach a scanned image of the permit as was previously required with paper-based permits.

The diagram below describes the application process steps for the above-mentioned permit on LNSW.