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Panama passport

Visa requirements for ordinary passport holders, tourism. Data as of September 4, 2026.

Panama passport holders can travel to 137 destinations without arranging a visa in advance. That is 106 visa-free, 21 with a visa on arrival, and 10 with an electronic travel authorisation. 27 more offer an e-visa; 84 require a visa before you travel. This puts the Panama passport 33rd of 250 worldwide.

106 visa-free
21 on arrival
10 eTA
27 e-visa
84 visa required
#33 global rank

Visa-free

106 destinations

Enter on a valid passport, no visa.

Visa on arrival

21 destinations

A visa is issued at the border.

Electronic travel authorisation (eTA)

10 destinations

Quick online approval before departure.

e-Visa

27 destinations

Apply and get approved online before travel.

Visa required in advance

84 destinations

Arrange a visa before you travel.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About Panama

Panama, officially the Republic of Panama, is a country located at the southern end of Central America in North America, bordering South America. It is bordered by Costa Rica to the west, Colombia to the southeast, the Caribbean Sea to the north, and the Pacific Ocean to the south. Its capital and largest city is Panama City, whose metropolitan area is home to nearly half of the country's over 4 million inhabitants.

CapitalPanama City

RegionCentral America

Population4.6M

Area75,417 km²

CurrencyPanamanian balboa, United States dollar

LanguagesSpanish

Calling code+507

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$19,790 (2025)

Tourist arrivals647K (2020)

Climate in Panama City

Warmest in March, coolest in November, driest in February. Monthly mean temperature:

January to December, climate normals via Open-Meteo (2020)

Summary from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA.