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Panama passport visa requirements 2026

Where a Panama passport gets you in visa-free, with a visa on arrival, with an eVisa, or only with a visa arranged in advance.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

88Visa-free

40eVisa

33Visa on arrival

37Visa required

Panama passport at a glance

With a Panama passport you can enter 88 destinations visa-free and 33 with a visa on arrival, so 121 of the 198 destinations we track need no paperwork before you fly. Another 40 issue an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation online, and 37 require a visa from an embassy or consulate before travel.

Open the visa map for Panama

Do Panama passport holders need a visa for popular destinations?

Destination	Entry rule for Panama passports
United States of America	Visa required
United Kingdom	eVisa
Schengen Area (Germany, France, Italy…)	Visa-free (90 days)
Canada	Visa required
Australia	eVisa
Japan	Visa-free (90 days)
China	Visa required
United Arab Emirates	eVisa
Turkey	Visa-free (90 days)
Thailand	Visa-free (60 days)
India	eVisa
South Africa	Visa-free (90 days)

Access by region

Number of destinations in each category for Panama passport holders.

Region	Visa-free	Visa on arrival	eVisa	Visa required
Africa	3	16	19	16
Asia	13	14	17	7
Europe	43	0	1	1
North America	17	0	1	4
Oceania	2	3	2	7
South America	10	0	0	2

Longest visa-free stays

Where Panama passport holders can stay the longest without a visa:

Georgia — up to 360 days
Antigua and Barbuda — up to 180 days
Costa Rica — up to 180 days
El Salvador — up to 180 days
Mexico — up to 180 days
Peru — up to 180 days
Albania — up to 90 days
Andorra — up to 90 days

Full list of destinations

Visa-free 88

Albania90 days
Andorra90 days
Angola30 days
Antigua and Barbuda180 days
Argentina90 days
Austria90 days
Bahamas90 days
Barbados28 days
Belarus30 days
Belgium90 days
Belize30 days
Bolivia90 days
Bosnia and Herz.90 days
Brazil90 days
Bulgaria90 days
Chile90 days
Colombia90 days
Costa Rica180 days
Croatia90 days
Cyprus90 days
Czechia90 days
Denmark90 days
Dominica21 days
Dominican Rep.
Ecuador90 days
El Salvador180 days
Estonia90 days
Finland90 days
France90 days
Georgia360 days
Germany90 days
Greece90 days
Guatemala90 days
Guyana90 days
Honduras90 days
Hong Kong30 days
Hungary90 days
Iceland90 days
Ireland90 days
Israel90 days
Italy90 days
Jamaica30 days
Japan90 days
Kiribati90 days
Kosovo90 days
Latvia90 days
Liechtenstein90 days
Lithuania90 days
Luxembourg90 days
Malaysia30 days
Malta90 days
Mexico180 days
Micronesia30 days
Moldova90 days
Monaco90 days
Montenegro90 days
Netherlands90 days
Nicaragua90 days
North Macedonia90 days
Norway90 days
Palestine
Paraguay90 days
Peru180 days
Philippines30 days
Poland90 days
Portugal90 days
Romania90 days
Russia90 days
Saint Kitts and Nevis90 days
Saint Lucia42 days
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines90 days
San Marino90 days
Seychelles90 days
Singapore30 days
Slovakia90 days
Slovenia90 days
South Africa90 days
Spain90 days
Sweden90 days
Switzerland90 days
Thailand60 days
Trinidad and Tobago90 days
Turkey90 days
Ukraine90 days
Uruguay90 days
Uzbekistan30 days
Vatican City90 days
Vietnam90 days

eVisa 40

Visa on arrival 33

Visa required 37

Frequently asked questions

How many countries can Panama passport holders visit without a visa?

Panama passport holders can visit 88 destinations visa-free, including Thailand, Turkey, Malaysia, Singapore, Japan, Mexico and others. Adding the 33 destinations that offer a visa on arrival, 121 destinations need no visa arranged in advance.

Which countries offer visa on arrival to Panama passport holders?

33 destinations offer a visa on arrival to Panama passport holders, including Egypt, Armenia, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Qatar, Jordan, Tanzania and others. Fees, onward-ticket and proof-of-funds requirements still apply at the border.

Where can Panama passport holders travel with an eVisa?

40 destinations let Panama passport holders apply online for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation, including United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, South Korea, Kenya, Oman, Taiwan, United Kingdom, Australia and others.

Do Panama passport holders need a visa for Europe's Schengen Area?

Panama passport holders can enter visa-free for up to 90 days in the Schengen Area, which covers 29 European countries including France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Hungary. One Schengen visa or visa-free stay covers all member states, limited to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Do Panama passport holders need a visa for the United States?

Panama passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United States, according to our data.

Do Panama passport holders need a visa for the United Kingdom?

Panama passport holders need an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation obtained online before travel for the United Kingdom, according to our data.

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About this data

Entry categories come from our passport-by-destination matrix, last updated 2026-01-09. Visa policies change, and special rules can apply to diplomatic passports, residents of third countries or travellers arriving by land. Always confirm with the destination's official immigration website or your airline before you travel.

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