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Procedure Name

Import Permit for Explosives

Description

Category	Export Permit for Rock Samples
Responsible Agency	Ministry of Mining
	Address: P. O. Box 750, Maseru 100
	Phone: +266 2231 1447
	Email:
	Official Website: http://www.mining.gov.ls/
Processing time	-
Fee	None

Required Documents

No.	Type of documents	Note
1	Blasting License	The official blaster license issued to the applicant.
2	Explosives Magazine License	The official explosives magazine license issued to the applicant.
3	Previous Approved Permit	Previously approved permit for renewal of permit application (if not submitted on LNSW).
4	Tax Invoice	A tax invoice is proof of a sale showing the price, VAT, and total.
5	Magazine Master License	Official magazine master license issued to the applicant
6	Blaster Plans	Letter stating the plans of the blaster, for which the blaster requires the explosives.
7	Business License	A copy of the passport of the driver that will be taking the goods through the border.
8	Delivery Note	A document sent with a shipment of goods that lists the items and their quantities.

Process Steps

This procedure is now to be handled through the Lesotho National Single Window (LNSW) from 1 December 2025 and is a fully electronic process. A single application can be made which is sent in required order to both the 1st Agency Processing (the Ministry of Mines) and after to the 2nd Aency Processing (the Ministry of Police).

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.