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Botswana
Botswana visa for Panamanian citizens
Entry requirement
Panamanian citizens need a visa for Botswana, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Botswana visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Botswana visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Depends on visa type
- Fee
- BWP 300
- Processing time
- 7 to 14 working days
For the e-Visa, Botswana’s official sources give a standard fee of BWP 300, and applications are made on evisa.gov.bw. Processing time, as Botswana states it: 7 to 14 working days. Longest stay on the e-Visa: Depends on visa type.
Where to apply in Panama
Botswana has no embassy or consulate in Panama on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Citizens of Botswana travelling to Panama
BotswanaPanama Visa-free, 90 days Panama visa for citizens of Botswana
Travel advice for Botswana
- 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.
Panamanian citizens planning a trip to Botswana can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Botswana at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 16 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Botswana (updated 1 June 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Botswana (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Panamanian citizens can stay in Botswana
How long Panamanian citizens may stay in Botswana is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Panamanian citizens apply
The e-Visa for Botswana is applied for online on its official government portal; Panamanian citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Botswana’s neighbours for Panamanian citizens
South Africa admits Panamanian citizens visa-free.
Citizens of Botswana travelling to Panama
Citizens of Botswana can visit Panama without a visa for up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Panamanian citizens need a visa for Botswana?
Panamanian citizens need a visa for Botswana, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Is there an embassy of Botswana in Panama?
No. Botswana has no embassy in Panama.
How much does the Botswana e-Visa cost?
Botswana’s official sources give a standard fee of BWP 300 for the e-Visa. Processing time: 7 to 14 working days.
Do citizens of Botswana need a visa for Panama?
Citizens of Botswana can visit Panama without a visa for up to 90 days.
Can Panamanian citizens enter Botswana visa-free?
No; Panamanian citizens need an e-Visa for Botswana.
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.