Nomad Rank
Total Score
Country
Lesotho
Capital City
Maseru
Language
English, Sotho
Currency
Lesotho loti
Region
Africa
Landlocked
Yes
Lesotho Passport
Nomad Capitalist Passport Index Ranking
The Lesotho Passport is currently ranked Number 127T in the Nomad Capitalist Passport Index with a total score of 55. This ranking, relative to other passports, has been calculated by considering the government of Lesotho’s approach not just to travel, but to international taxation laws, global perception, dual citizenship and personal freedom.
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Travel Destinations from Lesotho 50% in total score
For the Lesotho Travel Score calculation, we relied on government travel data from 199 passport-issuing countries and territories, combined with real-time intelligence and proprietary research. This factor includes a Mobility Score (MS) measuring ease of travel, which focuses on visa-free (VF) travel, visa on arrival (VOA), eTA and eVisa (if issued within three days). Based on that data, we assigned Lesotho a Travel Score of 82 which means that Lesotho passport holders can enter a total of 82 destinations — either without a visa, through a visa on arrival or via an eTA.
Taxation in Lesotho 20% in total score
For the Lesotho Taxation Score calculation, we relied on data from our network of tax vendors, news sources and tax authorities. Based on that data, we assigned Lesotho a Taxation Score of 40, meaning that Lesotho does not tax foreign incomes of resident citizens.
Perception 10% in total score
For the Lesotho Perception Score calculation, we relied on the World Happiness Report, the Human Development Index and subjective factors from our networks’ experience to determine how each country’s citizens are perceived and recognised. Based on that data, we assigned Lesotho a Perception Score of 20, meaning that Lesotho citizens experience intermediate hostility.
Dual Citizenship 10% in total score
For the Lesotho Dual Citizenship Score calculation, we relied on embassy data and our experience to assess the ability to hold dual citizenship. Based on that data, we assigned Lesotho a Dual Citizenship Score of 10, meaning that Lesotho citizens are strictly forbidden to hold other citizenships.
Freedom 10% in total score
For the Lesotho Freedom Score calculation, we relied on data and news reports on mandatory military service, government surveillance, press freedom and other factors to determine the personal freedom of citizens and expats. Based on that data, we assigned Lesotho a Freedom Score of 30, meaning that Lesotho citizens have intermediate freedom.
