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Panama visa requirements (2026)

Of 198 passports, 116 can travel to Panama without arranging a visa in advance. 0 can apply online for an e-Visa and 82 need a visa from an embassy or visa centre.

Who can visit Panama: passports by requirement

Do I need a visa for Panama?

Entry requirement Choose a passport and a destination.

Popular passports

PassportRequirementStay
United States Visa-free 180 d
United Kingdom Visa-free 90 d
India Visa required –
Philippines Visa required –
Nigeria Visa required –
Pakistan Visa required –
Canada Visa-free 180 d
Australia Visa-free 90 d
China Visa required –
Germany Visa-free 90 d

Access by passport region

Passports that enter visa-free, with a visa on arrival or an eTA.

RegionPassports
Europe 44/46
Asia 20/50
Africa 9/54
North America 19/22
South America 10/12
Oceania 14/14

Working remotely from Panama? The Panama digital nomad visa requires US$36,000 per year (B/.36,000).

Passports that can enter Panama visa-free

116 passports

Passports that need a visa for Panama

82 passports

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit Panama?

It depends on your passport. 116 passports can enter Panama visa-free, 0 get a visa on arrival, 0 need an eTA, 0 can apply for an e-Visa online and 82 need a visa from an embassy or visa centre.

Which countries can enter Panama without a visa?

116 passports can enter Panama visa-free, including Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados and others.

Holding a Panama passport? See where the Panama passport can travel visa-free.

Data last updated February 2026. Rules can change at short notice and may differ by purpose of travel. Confirm with the embassy or official immigration website of Panama before you book.