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Lesotho visa for Japanese citizens
Entry requirement
Japanese citizens do not need a visa for Lesotho: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Citizens of Lesotho travelling to Japan
LesothoJapan Visa-free, 90 days Japan visa for citizens of Lesotho
Travel advice for Lesotho
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
For a trip from Japan to Lesotho, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Lesotho at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 16 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Lesotho (updated 10 December 2025) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Lesotho (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Japanese citizens can stay in Lesotho
Japanese citizens may stay in Lesotho for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Lesotho.
Lesotho’s neighbours for Japanese citizens
South Africa admits Japanese citizens visa-free.
Citizens of Lesotho travelling to Japan
No visa is needed by citizens of Lesotho for Japan, for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Japan and Lesotho.
Frequently asked questions
Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Lesotho?
Japanese citizens do not need a visa for Lesotho: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
How long can Japanese citizens stay in Lesotho?
Japanese citizens can stay in Lesotho for up to 90 days.
Do citizens of Lesotho need a visa for Japan?
No visa is needed by citizens of Lesotho for Japan, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Japanese citizens enter Lesotho visa-free?
Yes, Japanese citizens can enter Lesotho without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.