Panama visa for Botswana citizens

Botswana passport holders are welcome to explore Panama visa-free, with a generous maximum stay of 180 days available solely for tourist purposes. Traveling from the vast, wildlife-rich plains of Botswana to the bustling, canal-dominated crossroads of Central America presents a significant journey, often requiring multiple long-haul flights with connections in Europe or the US, and a substantial time zone adjustment. Once in Panama, visitors will appreciate that the US Dollar serves as the official currency, simplifying financial transactions. This straightforward entry policy allows adventurers to easily discover everything from Panama City's modern skyline to its historic Casco Viejo, an experience far removed from the savannas of Southern Africa.

Visa-free180d stay· verified 2026-05-27

Entry requirements

Passport validity
3+ months
Onward ticket
Required
Funds proof
$500 / person
Yellow fever cert.
Required

Visa options

TouristTourist Visa (Stamped Visa – EV‑2)
30dmultiple-entryvalid 3y
TouristAuthorized Visa for Tourists of Restricted Countries (PV‑1)
30d
TouristTourist Card (Tarjeta de Turismo – TT‑3)
90d
TouristVisa‑Exempt Entry (Visa Exemption – EV‑5)
90d$0multiple-entry
TouristVisa‑Exempt Entry for U.S. and Canadian Citizens (Resolution 22706)
180d$0multiple-entry
TouristThird‑Country Visa Exemption Entry (Executive Decree No. 521)
30d$0
TouristVisa Abolition Agreement Entry (ASV‑4)
90d$0multiple-entry
TransitTransit Visa

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