LesothoJersey: Visa required

LesothoJersey

Do Lesotho passport holders need a visa for Jersey?

Visa required

Yes. Lesotho passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Jersey.

A visa must be obtained in advance, typically from an embassy or consulate, before travel.

Source: gov.uk (checked September 4, 2026).

RequirementVisa required

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-14

Visa-free access to Jersey129 of 243 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? United Kingdom passport holders visiting Lesotho: Visa-free.

Other visa-free destinations for Lesotho passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Lesotho passport holders need a visa for Jersey?

Yes. Lesotho passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Jersey.

What currency is used in Jersey?

British pound (GBP).

What is the emergency number in Jersey?

112.

How many countries can enter Jersey without a visa?

129 of the 243 nationalities this site tracks can enter Jersey visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About Lesotho

Lesotho, officially the Kingdom of Lesotho, is a landlocked country in Southern Africa. Surrounded by South Africa, it is the largest of the three sovereign enclaves. Lesotho is located in the Maloti Mountains, with the highest peak in southern Africa. It has an area of over 30,000 km2 (11,600 mi2), with a population of about 2.3 million. Its capital and largest city is Maseru.

CapitalMaseru

RegionSouthern Africa

Population2.4M

Area30,355 km²

CurrencyLesotho loti, South African rand (1 USD ≈ 16.58 LSL)

LanguagesEnglish, Sotho

Calling code+266

Drives on theleft

TimezoneMaseru (UTC+2)

Nearest airportMoshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU), 17 km

Emergency number112 / 114 / 115

UNESCO sites1

Income levelLower middle income

GDP per capita$1,089 (2025)

Tourist arrivals1.1M (2019)

Climate in Maseru

Warmest January, coolest June, driest May, sunniest January.

Monthly climate normals for Maseru, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	23.7°C	12.3°C	148mm	368h
February	22.5°C	11.8°C	138mm	311h
March	21.1°C	10.1°C	90mm	325h
April	16.9°C	6.4°C	102mm	285h
May	15.4°C	1.6°C	1mm	311h
June	12.6°C	-1.5°C	6mm	294h
July	14°C	-1.6°C	7mm	308h
August	15.2°C	0.4°C	4mm	329h
September	20.2°C	5.4°C	16mm	341h
October	24.2°C	9.8°C	68mm	348h
November	21.3°C	10.3°C	196mm	316h
December	22.7°C	12.5°C	248mm	358h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Lesotho is a small landlocked country entirely surrounded by South Africa. It is known as the "Kingdom in the Sky" because the entire country is at a high altitude. Its lowest point is 1,388 m (4,554 ft) above sea level; no other country in the world has its lowest point above 1,000 m (3,300 ft). Lesotho is a fantastic adventure holiday destination because of its smiling and resourceful people and bracing climate.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Maloti-Drakensberg Park

Upcoming public holidays

October 4, 2026Independence Day

December 25, 2026Christmas Day

December 26, 2026St. Stephen's Day

Full source list on About.

About Jersey

Jersey, officially the Bailiwick of Jersey, is an autonomous and self-governing British Crown Dependency in Northwestern Europe 14 miles (23 km) off the Cotentin Peninsula of north-west France. At 45 square miles (120 km2), the main island, Jersey, is the largest of the Channel Islands. Although not a sovereign state, Jersey has its own legal, fiscal and governmental systems; on that basis, it is regarded as a small nation or island country. Jersey's territory also includes some surrounding uninhabited islands and rocks. As of 2021, the island had a population of 103,267.

RegionNorthern Europe

Area116 km²

CurrencyBritish pound, Jersey pound (1 USD ≈ 0.75 GBP)

LanguagesEnglish, French, Jèrriais

Calling code+44

Drives on theleft

Emergency number112

Climate in Jersey

Warmest August, coolest March, driest May, sunniest May. Best time to visit: August.

Monthly climate normals for Jersey, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	10.2°C	7.4°C	93mm	156h
February	10.7°C	7.5°C	132mm	150h
March	10.5°C	6.9°C	89mm	253h
April	15.2°C	9.3°C	36mm	343h
May	16.4°C	10.9°C	32mm	406h
June	17.9°C	13.5°C	100mm	367h
July	18.8°C	14.8°C	40mm	393h
August	20.8°C	16.7°C	83mm	372h
September	18.9°C	15°C	48mm	305h
October	14.7°C	12.1°C	211mm	206h
November	13.7°C	10.8°C	70mm	178h
December	10.4°C	7.6°C	216mm	149h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Jersey is the largest and southernmost of the Channel Islands. It's a self-governing dependency of the British Crown, but not part of the United Kingdom. It lies 14 miles west of the Cherbourg peninsula of France in the Bay of St Malo, rather than in the Channel proper.

Upcoming public holidays

December 25, 2026Christmas Day

December 26, 2026St. Stephen's Day

January 1, 2027New Year's Day

Full source list on About.