Lesotho passport → Japan
Do Mosotho citizens need a visa for Japan?
Visa-free entry90 days
Mosotho passport holders can visit Japan without a visa for up to 90 days.
What this means for your trip
- Carry a passport valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates; this is the most common rule.
- Immigration may ask for a return or onward ticket, hotel bookings and proof of funds.
- Visa-free entry is for tourism and short visits. Work and long stays need a proper visa.
Japan at a glance
- Capital
- Tokyo
- Currency
- Japanese yen (JPY)
- Languages
- Japanese
- Calling code
- +81
- Region
- Eastern Asia
JP36.0°N · 138.0°EPhoto: Jordy Meow · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsJapan for other passports
- LesothoVisa-free90 days
IndiaeVisa
United StatesVisa-free90 days
United KingdomVisa-free90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaeVisa
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required
Nearby in Eastern Asia for Mosotho passport holders
Hong KongVisa-free14 days
MacaoVisa on arrival30 days
South KoreaeTA60 days
MongoliaeVisa- ChinaVisa required
North KoreaVisa required
TaiwanVisa required
Common questions
Do Mosotho citizens need a visa for Japan?
Mosotho passport holders can visit Japan without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can Mosotho citizens stay in Japan?
Up to 90 days under the current visa-free rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
Can Mosotho citizens get a visa on arrival in Japan?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
How many countries can Mosotho citizens visit without a visa?
71 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Lesotho passport ranks #59 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Lesotho citizens (edited 28 Mar 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Japan before you travel.