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Visa requirements · updated Jul 2026

Do Botswana citizens need a visa for Panama?

Visa-free · 90 days

Citizens of Botswana can visit Panama visa-free for up to 90 days. Just a valid passport at the border.

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Botswana → Panama
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Botswana vs Panama: passport comparison

Botswana

48

visa-free countries

Global rank: #119 · mobility 93.8

Panama

88

visa-free countries

Global rank: #68 · mobility 144.1
27

countries both Botswana and Panama can enter visa-free together

Botswana + Panama: passport compatibility

53%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where Botswana and Panama travel together — by entry type:

27 both visa-free
19 both visa on arrival
31 both e-visa / eTA
27 both need a visa
93 access differs

Where Botswana and Panama can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

Both visa-free (27)

Sort by max stay or the destination's passport strength (tap a header), and filter by region.

Country Max stay Passport rank
Angola 30 days #168
Antigua and Barbuda 180 days #61
Bahamas 90 days #53
Barbados 28 days #48
Belize 30 days #99
Brazil 90 days #43
Dominica 21 days #70
Dominican Republic 90 days #124
Ecuador 90 days #104
Georgia 360 days #83
Guyana 90 days #106
Hong Kong 30 days #46
Israel 90 days #51
Jamaica 30 days #100
Kiribati 90 days #84
Kosovo 90 days #107
Malaysia 30 days #41
Micronesia 30 days #89
Philippines 30 days #128
Russia 30 days #93
Saint Kitts and Nevis 90 days #54
Saint Lucia 42 days #69
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 90 days #56
Seychelles 90 days #58
Singapore 30 days #12
South Africa 90 days #97
Trinidad and Tobago 90 days #63

How the entry rule changed: Botswana → Panama

We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.

The Botswana → Panama rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

2rule changes for the Botswana passport, 2 of them easing
July 2024 — June 2026our archive observation window

Comparison is built from our own dataset snapshots; the date marks when we recorded the change, not the official decision date. See all changes →

Where else Botswana goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Panama

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

Up to 90 days

No visa needed for the stay

Frequently asked

Do Botswana citizens need a visa for Panama?
Citizens of Botswana can visit Panama visa-free for up to 90 days. Just a valid passport at the border.
How long can Botswana citizens stay in Panama without a visa?
Botswana passport holders are allowed to stay up to 90 days per visit.
Which passport is stronger — Botswana or Panama?
The Panama passport is stronger: 88 visa-free countries versus 48. Global rank: Botswana #119, Panama #68.
Where can Botswana and Panama citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 27 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Panama?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Botswana and Panama?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Jul 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Botswana passport ranking

Where else the Botswana passport can take you and how it ranks worldwide.

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