Jamaican visa for Lesotho citizens
A visa is NOT required for Lesotho passport holders visiting Jamaica for a short-term stay: 6 months.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Lesotho citizens to enter Jamaica for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 6 months |
| Evisa | Jamaica e-visa for Lesotho citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Jamaica visa on arrival for Lesotho citizens | Not Available | |
Jamaica tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Lesotho passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Jamaica.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Jamaica.
If you are looking for Jamaica visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Lesotho, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Jamaica nearest your place of residence.
- Pretoria: The High Commission of in Pretoria, ~ 426.61 kilometers (265.08 mi) away from Maseru, Lesotho. (Working hours: Close now. Open in 7 hours 48 minutes).
- Addis Ababa: The Consulate of in Addis Ababa, ~ 4417.01 kilometers (2744.60 mi) away from Maseru, Lesotho. (Working hours: Close now. Open in 7 hours 48 minutes).
Jamaica visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Jamaica diplomatic mission offices to Lesotho for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Lesotho traveling to Jamaica from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Lesotho) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 194 | N/A |
| 2009 | 201 | 3.61% |
| 2010 | 211 | 4.98% |
| 2011 | 215 | 1.90% |
| 2012 | 218 | 1.40% |
| 2013 | 221 | 1.38% |
| 2014 | 229 | 3.62% |
| 2015 | 234 | 2.18% |
| 2016 | 240 | 2.56% |
| 2017 | 259 | 7.92% |
| 2018 | 272 | 5.02% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Jamaica & Lesotho comparison
Jamaica's area is approximately 10,830 km2 (4,181 sq mi), while the area of Lesotho is approximately 30,360 km2 (11,722 sq mi). This means Lesotho is 2.80 times bigger than Jamaica.
As of November 2025, Jamaica's population is ~3.0 million people - 798,374 more people than the population of Lesotho.
We have highlighted Jamaica & Lesotho’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Jamaica | Lesotho | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 3,026,312 | 2,227,938 | 798374 more people live in Jamaica than Lesotho |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 85 | 14 | Jamaica has 71 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Lesotho. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 58 | 48 | Jamaica passport holders can visit 10 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 59 | 7 | Jamaican hosts 52 more foreign missions than Lesotho. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Lesotho travel to Jamaica in one year?
The number of visitors from Lesotho visiting Jamaica in 2018 was approximately 272.
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- Kingston to Maseru: 11581.87 km (7196.64 mi)
- Travel time: 24 hours 7 minutes
This page was last updated on: November 2025