Lesotho passport → Panama
Do Mosotho citizens need a visa for Panama?
Visa required in advance
Mosotho passport holders need a visa for Panama, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
What this means for your trip
- Book an appointment with the embassy, consulate or its visa centre early. Waits can be long in peak season.
- Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, ITR, employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
- If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.
Panama at a glance
- Capital
- Panama City
- Currency
- Panamanian balboa (PAB), United States dollar (USD)
- Languages
- Spanish
- Calling code
- +507
- Region
- Central America
Panama for other passports
- LesothoVisa required
IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa-free180 days
United KingdomVisa-free90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaVisa required
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required
Nearby in Central America for Mosotho passport holders
BelizeVisa-free
NicaraguaVisa on arrival30 days
Costa RicaVisa required
El SalvadorVisa required
GuatemalaVisa required
HondurasVisa required
MexicoVisa required
Common questions
Do Mosotho citizens need a visa for Panama?
Mosotho passport holders need a visa for Panama, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
How long can Mosotho citizens stay in Panama?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Mosotho citizens get a visa on arrival in Panama?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Mosotho citizens visit without a visa?
71 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Lesotho passport ranks #59 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated 11 Oct 2026. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.