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Every Lesotho document photo format: Passport, National ID card, Visa, Residence card and 2 more. Compare all 6 official sizes and make the one you need from a selfie — preview free.

Requirements verified: 04.08.2026

Lesotho

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Document Size Background Glasses Headwear File
Driving licence 35 × 45 mm White plain Allowed Not allowed JPG · ≤ 2 MB
National ID card 35 × 45 mm White plain Not allowed Not allowed JPG · ≤ 2 MB
Passport 35 × 45 mm White plain Not allowed Not allowed JPG · ≤ 2 MB
Residence card 35 × 45 mm White plain Not allowed Not allowed JPG · ≤ 2 MB
Visa 51 × 51 mm White plain Not allowed Not allowed PNG · ≤ 2 MB
Work permit 35 × 45 mm White plain Not allowed Not allowed JPG · ≤ 2 MB

Need a document photo for Lesotho? Below are all 6 formats we prepare for Lesotho (Passport, National ID card, Visa, Residence card and 2 more) — each made from your selfie to the exact official size, background and head proportions.

Use the comparison table to check the size, background colour and rules (glasses, headwear) for every Lesotho document at a glance, then open the one you need. Each format shows a free watermarked preview first; you pay only for the final file.

Did you know? Lesotho

Lesotho is one of only three nations on Earth completely surrounded by a single other country - landlocked inside South Africa, alongside San Marino and Vatican City within Italy. That geography shapes everything about its documents and travel: it is the only sovereign state that lies entirely above 1,000 metres, earning the nickname "Kingdom in the Sky." Its passport, issued in this mountain enclave, opens around 80 destinations, and its money carries the elevation right in its name - the loti is literally Sesotho for "mountain." Few passports tell their country's story as plainly as this one.

  • Passport power On the 2025 Henley Passport Index the Lesotho passport ranks around 65th worldwide, giving its holders visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to roughly 80 destinations.
  • Enclave Lesotho is one of just three fully enclaved countries on the planet - entirely encircled by South Africa - so every overland exit and every passport stamp involves crossing a single neighbour.
  • Currency The national currency, the loti (plural maloti), takes its name from the Sesotho word for "mountain," while its 100 subunits are called lisente, borrowed straight from the English word "cent."
  • Money The loti is pegged one-to-one with the South African rand through the Common Monetary Area, and the rand still circulates as legal tender inside Lesotho - so two currencies share the country at par.
  • Banknotes Lesotho's redesigned 2021 banknote series added a tactile feature so visually impaired users can identify denominations by touch, plus an antimicrobial varnish on the notes themselves.
  • Geography Lesotho is the only independent state whose entire territory sits above 1,000 metres, and its lowest point of about 1,400 metres is the highest "lowest point" of any country in the world.
  • History The kingdom traces back to King Moshoeshoe I, who from 1822 forged scattered refugees of the difaqane wars into the Basotho nation atop the natural fortress of Thaba Bosiu, the "Mountain at Night."
  • Record At Maletsunyane Falls near Semonkong, a 204-metre rope drop holds the Guinness World Record for the longest commercially operated single-drop abseil on Earth.
  • Independence Lesotho gained independence in 1966 as a constitutional monarchy, and today the Basotho make up roughly 99 percent of its population - one of the most ethnically homogeneous nations in Africa.

Sources: Henley Passport Index · Lesotho Passport Ranking (Get Golden Visa) · Lesotho loti (Wikipedia) · Geography of Lesotho (Wikipedia) · Only country entirely above 1,000m (IFLScience) · Moshoeshoe I (Britannica) · Longest single-drop commercial abseil (Guinness World Records) · Lesotho population (Worldometer)

FAQ

Which Lesotho documents can I make a photo for?
We currently support 6 Lesotho formats: Passport, National ID card, Visa, Residence card and 2 more. Each has its own page with the exact requirements.
Are the Lesotho photo sizes official?
Yes. Every size, background and head proportion follows the official Lesotho requirement for that document. We re-verify the parameters regularly.
When do I pay?
Only after you see the preview and it matches the requirements. Trying another photo is free.
What size photo does Lesotho need?
For Passport the photo is 35 × 45 mm; the other formats and their sizes are in the comparison table above. We crop and scale your selfie to the exact size automatically.
What background colour do Lesotho document photos need?
They need a plain white background with even lighting and no shadows. We replace your background automatically to match the requirement.
Can I wear glasses in a Lesotho document photo?
As a rule glasses should be removed so the eyes are clearly visible without glare; head coverings are usually accepted only for religious reasons and must not shadow the face. The exact rule is shown on each document page.