Do Lesotho passport holders need a visa for Svalbard and Jan Mayen?

Visa-free

No. Lesotho passport holders do not need a visa to visit Svalbard and Jan Mayen for tourism.

No visa is required for a short tourist stay. Travel on a valid passport alone.

RequirementVisa-free

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelNone, travel on your passport

Data as of2026-09-04

Travelling the other way? Svalbard and Jan Mayen passport holders visiting Lesotho: Visa required.

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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.