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Lesotho visa rules for Japan passport holders

Other passports: see the rules for every passport visiting Lesotho.

The answer

Yes. Japan passport holders can visit Lesotho visa-free.

Entry
Visa-free
Stay
Not stated by the source
Covers
Tourist entry
ONE TIME LIVIN’VISA-FREE

Our summary of the official rule. Not an official stamp.

Official source

lesothoemb-usa.gov.lsEmbassy of the Kingdom of Lesotho in the United StatesChecked 31 Oct 2026

Japan NO NO

Quoted from the source.

Before you go

The conditions that come with this rule, from its official sources.

Conditions from official sources

  • Carry proof of onward or return flights and of sufficient funds.

Passport validity

Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months.

A passport valid at least six months on entry with one blank visa page;

Tourist entry only

These rules cover tourist visits. Work, study and transit follow other rules.

The other way round

What Lesotho passport holders need to visit Japan.

Lesotho passport Japan

Visa-free · 90 days

Maximum stay
Up to 90 days

(Note 7) For nationals of Barbados (since April 1, 2010), Türkiye (since April 1, 2011) and Lesotho (since April 1, 2010), visas are not required only for holders of Machine-Readable Passport (MRP) in compliance with ICAO standards. Those who do not hold an MRP are advised to obtain a visa in advance, otherwise will be strictly examined and may be refused entry to Japan.

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Lesotho passport to Japan, full page

Visa-free nearby

Other places Japan passport holders can visit without a visa, within 2,500 km of Maseru, nearest first.

  1. South AfricaPretoria, about 400 km from MaseruVisa-free · 90 days
  2. EswatiniMbabane, about 490 km from MaseruVisa-free · 30 days
  3. BotswanaGaborone, about 540 km from MaseruVisa-free · 90 days
  4. ZambiaLusaka, about 1,550 km from MaseruVisa-free · 90 days

We list only countries whose rules we have reviewed. More appear as we review them.

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