PalestinePanama: Visa required

PalestinePanama

Do Palestine passport holders need a visa for Panama?

Visa required

Yes. Palestine passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Panama.

A visa must be obtained in advance, typically from an embassy or consulate, before travel.

Source: embassyofpanama.org (checked July 19, 2026).

RequirementVisa required

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-21

Visa-free access to Panama163 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Panama passport holders visiting Palestine: eTA.

Visa-free alternatives near Panama

Palestine passport holders can visit these nearby destinations without a visa in advance:

Other visa-free destinations for Palestine passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Palestine passport holders need a visa for Panama?

Yes. Palestine passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Panama.

What currency is used in Panama?

Panamanian balboa (PAB).

What is the emergency number in Panama?

103 / 104 / 911.

What time zone is Panama in?

Panama (UTC-5).

What is the nearest airport to Panama City?

Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC), about 5 km away.

How many countries can enter Panama without a visa?

163 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Panama visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

What nearby countries can Palestine passport holders visit without a visa instead of Panama?

Nicaragua, Ecuador, Venezuela, Haiti.

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 Palestine

Palestine, officially the State of Palestine, is a country in the Southern Levant region of West Asia. It encompasses the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and the Gaza Strip, both of which are occupied by Israel. These territories are collectively known as the Palestinian territories, or occupied Palestinian territory. They share the vast majority of their borders with Israel, with the West Bank bordering Jordan to the east and the Gaza Strip bordering Egypt to the southwest. It has a total land area of 6,020 square kilometers (2,320 sq mi) while its population exceeds five million. Its proclaimed capital is Jerusalem, while Ramallah serves as its de facto administrative center. Gaza was its largest city prior to Israel's forced evacuations in 2023.

RegionWestern Asia

Population5.4M

Area6,220 km²

CurrencyEgyptian pound, Israeli new shekel, Jordanian dinar (1 USD ≈ 54.49 EGP)

LanguagesArabic

Calling code+970

Drives on theright

UNESCO sites8

Income levelLower middle income

GDP per capita$3,171 (2025)

Tourist arrivals93K (2020)

Climate in Palestine

Warmest September, coolest January, driest July, sunniest July. Best time to visit: May, June, July, August, September, October.

Monthly climate normals for Palestine, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	10°C	4.3°C	141mm	242h
February	12.1°C	5°C	87mm	250h
March	16°C	7.2°C	126mm	302h
April	18.9°C	8.8°C	41mm	354h
May	25.6°C	13.9°C	30mm	392h
June	27.5°C	15°C	3mm	400h
July	30.9°C	17.8°C	0mm	413h
August	30.7°C	17.7°C	0mm	394h
September	32.8°C	19.9°C	1mm	346h
October	28.4°C	16.7°C	1mm	337h
November	18.1°C	11.1°C	87mm	279h
December	15.4°C	8.2°C	32mm	273h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

The Palestinian territories, also known as Palestine or the State of Palestine, consists of two physically separate entities, the West Bank and the Gaza Strip, in the Middle East. Their political status is controversial, and they have been under varying degrees of Israeli occupation since 1967. The Palestinian National Authority (PNA), controlled by Fatah, administers parts of the West Bank, while Hamas does so in the Gaza Strip. While parts of the territories aren't safe for ordinary travelers, other areas, especially ancient Holy Land cities, are popular destinations and pilgrimage sites.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Birthplace of Jesus: Church of the Nativity and the Pilgrimage Route, Bethlehem
Masjid Al-Aqsa
Old City of Hebron
Palestine: Land of Olives and Vines – Cultural Landscape of Southern Jerusalem, Battir
Sebastia
Tell Umm el-'Amr
Tell es-Sultan

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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 (1 USD ≈ 1.00 PAB)

LanguagesSpanish

Calling code+507

Drives on theright

TimezonePanama (UTC-5)

Nearest airportMarcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC), 5 km

Emergency number103 / 104 / 911

UNESCO sites6

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$19,790 (2025)

Tourist arrivals647K (2020)

Climate in Panama City

Warmest March, coolest November, driest February, sunniest March. Best time to visit: January, February, March, April, May, July, December.

Monthly climate normals for Panama City, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	30.5°C	23.8°C	44mm	330h
February	32°C	24.2°C	9mm	318h
March	32.9°C	23.9°C	16mm	347h
April	31.6°C	24.5°C	90mm	335h
May	30°C	24.9°C	212mm	268h
June	29.1°C	24.2°C	328mm	244h
July	29.2°C	24°C	283mm	250h
August	28.7°C	24.1°C	457mm	213h
September	28.5°C	24°C	295mm	250h
October	28.6°C	24.1°C	291mm	283h
November	27.8°C	24°C	285mm	243h
December	29.5°C	23.6°C	134mm	322h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Panama is a country at the southern end of Central America. The country is known as the "Crossroads of the Americas" due to its location between North and South America. Its name, given by Indigenous peoples, means "abundance of fish," reflecting the country's status as a paradise for water sports lovers and eco-tourists.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Archaeological Site of Panamá Viejo and Historic District of Panamá
Coiba
Darién National Park
Talamanca Range-La Amistad Reserves
The Colonial Transisthmian Route of Panamá
fortifications on the Caribbean Side of Panama: Portobelo-San Lorenzo

Upcoming public holidays

November 3, 2026Separation Day

November 4, 2026Flag Day

November 5, 2026Colón Day

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