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Panama visa for citizens of Lesotho

Visa required

Citizens of Lesotho must obtain a visa before travelling to Panama.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index

Which Panama visa?

Tourist entry and tourist extension (Turista)

Key facts

Maximum stay
Tourist visas are issued for up to 90 days; extensions up to a 90-day total
Fee
PAB 50

Apply on Servicio Nacional de Migración

All visa types for Panama

For the tourist visa, Panama’s official sources give a standard fee of PAB 50, and applications are made on migracion.gob.pa. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Tourist visas are issued for up to 90 days; extensions up to a 90-day total.

Where citizens of Lesotho apply for a visa for Panama

Panama has no embassy or consulate in Lesotho on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

The nearest Panamanian missions to Maseru are in Pretoria, South Africa (401 km from Maseru), Cairo, Egypt (6,614 km) and Tel Aviv, Israel (6,869 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Lesotho is decided by Panama, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Panamanian citizens travelling to Lesotho

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Travel advice for Panama

  • US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
  • German Foreign Office No travel warning

What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.

For a trip from Lesotho to Panama, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Panama at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 18 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Panama (updated 9 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Panama (updated 13 October 2026).

Good to know

How long citizens of Lesotho can stay in Panama

How long citizens of Lesotho may stay in Panama is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How citizens of Lesotho apply

Panama has no embassy or career consulate in Lesotho. Citizens of Lesotho apply through a mission of Panama accredited to Lesotho from abroad; the official visa portal of Panama names the right place.

Panama’s neighbours for citizens of Lesotho

Costa Rica requires citizens of Lesotho to obtain a visa in advance.

Panamanian citizens travelling to Lesotho

Panamanian citizens need a visa for Lesotho, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between Lesotho and Panama.

Frequently asked questions

Do citizens of Lesotho need a visa for Panama?

Citizens of Lesotho must obtain a visa before travelling to Panama.

Is there an embassy of Panama in Lesotho?

No. Panama has no embassy in Lesotho. The nearest Panamanian embassy is in Pretoria, South Africa, 401 km from Maseru.

How much does the Panama tourist visa cost?

Panama’s official sources give a standard fee of PAB 50 for the tourist visa.

Do Panamanian citizens need a visa for Lesotho?

Panamanian citizens need a visa for Lesotho, obtained before travel.

Can citizens of Lesotho enter Panama visa-free?

No; citizens of Lesotho need a visa for Panama obtained in advance.

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.