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Lesotho visa requirements for Papua New Guinea citizens (2026)

Visa-free · up to 90 days. No. Papua New Guinea passport holders do not need a visa for Lesotho for tourism and can stay up to 90 days. You still need a valid passport and should carry proof of onward travel.

Visa-free for up to 90 days, no advance application needed.

VTBy the Visa and Trips editorial teamLast updated

Lesotho entry requirements for Papua New Guinea citizens

Requirement
Visa-free
Allowed stay
90 days

What to bring to Lesotho

  • Passport valid for the whole stay (many countries expect 6 months beyond arrival)
  • Return or onward ticket
  • Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or host address)
  • Proof of sufficient funds (bank card or recent statement)
  • Any arrival card or registration the destination asks for

Lesotho at a glance for travellers

  • 81 of 198 passports can enter Lesotho without a visa (visa-free, visa on arrival or an ETA).
  • The Papua New Guinea passport gets visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 64 destinations in our dataset.

Sources and last checked

WhatOfficial sourceChecked
Requirement & allowed stayOpen passport-index dataset (passportindex.org data, 17 Feb 2026)17 Feb 2026
Official portalLesotho e-Visa23 Oct 2026
Independent official overviewUK FCDO, Lesotho entry requirements22 Oct 2026

The Visa and Trips editorial team checks these sources every week. See our editorial and verification policy.

Frequently asked questions

Do Papua New Guinea citizens need a visa for Lesotho?

No. Papua New Guinea passport holders do not need a visa for Lesotho for tourism and can stay up to 90 days. You still need a valid passport and should carry proof of onward travel.

How long can Papua New Guinea passport holders stay in Lesotho?

Up to 90 days per visit for tourism without a visa. Overstaying can lead to fines or entry bans.

What documents do Papua New Guinea passport holders need for Lesotho?

Passport valid for the whole stay (many countries expect 6 months beyond arrival); Return or onward ticket; Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or host address); Proof of sufficient funds (bank card or recent statement); Any arrival card or registration the destination asks for.

Do Papua New Guinea passport holders need to apply for anything before travelling to Lesotho?

No advance visa application is needed for a tourist visit. Carry a valid passport and proof of onward travel.