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Visa requirements · updated Jul 2026

Do Panama citizens need a visa for Botswana?

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Panama citizens need an e-Visa or ETA to enter Botswana — applied for online before departure.

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Panama vs Botswana: passport comparison

Panama

88

visa-free countries

Global rank: #68 · mobility 144.1

Botswana

48

visa-free countries

Global rank: #119 · mobility 93.8
27

countries both Panama and Botswana can enter visa-free together

Panama + Botswana: passport compatibility

53%

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

Where Panama and Botswana 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 Panama and Botswana 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: Panama → Botswana

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

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

1rule changes for the Panama passport, 1 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 Panama goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Botswana

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

e-Visa / eTA

Applied for online before you fly

Frequently asked

Do Panama citizens need a visa for Botswana?
Panama citizens need an e-Visa or ETA to enter Botswana — applied for online before departure.
Which passport is stronger — Panama or Botswana?
The Panama passport is stronger: 88 visa-free countries versus 48. Global rank: Panama #68, Botswana #119.
Where can Panama and Botswana citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 27 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Botswana?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Plus an e-Visa or eTA applied for online before you fly. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Panama and Botswana?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Jul 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Panama passport ranking

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

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