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title: Japan visa for citizens of Lesotho
description: Citizens of Lesotho can visit Japan without a visa for up to 90 days. Documents checklist and application steps.
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lastModified: 2026-09-05
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# Japan visa for citizens of Lesotho

Citizens of Lesotho can visit Japan without a visa for up to 90 days.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa-free entry (up to 90 days)
- **How to apply:** No visa needed — just go
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 90 days
- **Government fee:** No visa fee
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at Japanese border** — Present your valid passport and any requested documents to the immigration officer.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport (machine-readable)** (Identity): Must be valid for the duration of stay and be machine-readable.
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Evidence of departure from Japan within the allowed stay.

## Good to know

- Only holders of machine-readable passports are eligible for visa-free entry. Ensure your passport meets this requirement.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Passport not machine-readable** — Use a machine-readable (e-passport) passport.
- **Insufficient passport validity** — Ensure passport is valid for the entire duration of stay.
- **No onward/return ticket** — Have a confirmed reservation for departure from Japan.
- **Suspected overstay risk or insufficient funds** — Carry sufficient funds for your stay and evidence of ties to your home country.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Lesotho need a visa for Japan?

Citizens of Lesotho can visit Japan without a visa for up to 90 days. Visa type: Visa-free entry (up to 90 days).

### How long can citizens of Lesotho stay in Japan?

Up to 90 days without a visa.

### What documents do citizens of Lesotho need for Japan?

Valid passport (machine-readable); Return or onward ticket.

## More

- [Japan visa for every passport](/visa/japan)
- [Every destination for Lesotho passport holders](/visa/passport/lesotho)