PanamaSweden: Visa-free

PanamaSweden

Do Panama passport holders need a visa for Sweden?

Visa-free

No. Panama passport holders do not need a visa to visit Sweden for tourism for stays of up to 3 months within any 180-day period.

No visa is required for a short tourist stay. Travel on a valid passport alone.

Source: eur-lex.europa.eu (checked September 3, 2026).

RequirementVisa-free

Maximum stay3 months within any 180-day period

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelNone, travel on your passport

Data as of2026-10-19

Distance9,574 km, straight line (~11h 46m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Sweden138 of 242 nationalities tracked

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Frequently asked questions

Do Panama passport holders need a visa for Sweden?

No. Panama passport holders do not need a visa to visit Sweden for tourism for stays of up to 3 months within any 180-day period.

How long can Panama citizens stay in Sweden without a visa?

Up to 3 months within any 180-day period, for tourism, ordinary passport.

How far is Sweden from Panama?

About 9,574 km in a straight line, roughly ~11h 46m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Sweden?

Swedish krona (SEK).

What is the emergency number in Sweden?

112.

What time zone is Sweden in?

Stockholm (UTC+2).

What is the nearest airport to Stockholm?

Stockholm-Bromma Airport (BMA), about 7 km away.

How many countries can enter Sweden without a visa?

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

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 (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

Full source list on About.

About Sweden

Sweden, formally the Kingdom of Sweden, is a Nordic country located on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. It borders Norway to the west and north, and Finland to the east, and shares a maritime border with Denmark to the south. At 450,295 square kilometres (173,860 sq mi) and with a population of 10.6 million, Sweden is the largest and most populous Nordic country, and is the fifth-largest country in Europe. Its capital and largest city is Stockholm. The population density is 25.5 inhabitants per square kilometre (66/sq mi), and 88% of Swedes reside in urban areas, mostly in the southern and central portions of the country. Sweden's urban areas together cover 1.5% of its land area. Sweden has a diverse climate owing to the length of the country, which ranges from 55°N to 69°N.

CapitalStockholm

RegionNorthern Europe

Population10.6M

Area450,295 km²

CurrencySwedish krona (1 USD ≈ 9.90 SEK)

LanguagesSwedish

Calling code+46

Drives on theright

TimezoneStockholm (UTC+2)

Nearest airportStockholm-Bromma Airport (BMA), 7 km

Emergency number112

UNESCO sites15

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$63,133 (2025)

Tourist arrivals2M (2020)

Climate in Stockholm

Warmest August, coolest February, driest August, sunniest June. Best time to visit: August.

Monthly climate normals for Stockholm, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	5.6°C	0.9°C	31mm	78h
February	4.8°C	-1.3°C	39mm	131h
March	6.2°C	-1.3°C	71mm	228h
April	10.7°C	1.2°C	22mm	301h
May	13.7°C	3.3°C	67mm	369h
June	22.3°C	11.1°C	59mm	460h
July	20.3°C	11.5°C	69mm	413h
August	23.2°C	13°C	21mm	395h
September	17.7°C	9.8°C	30mm	268h
October	11.5°C	5.7°C	98mm	146h
November	8.2°C	3.5°C	35mm	90h
December	4.4°C	1.9°C	72mm	18h

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

Sweden is the largest of the Nordic countries by area and population. Visitors can experience deep forests and many lakes, the heritage from the Viking Age and the 17th-century Swedish Empire, the glamour of the Nobel Prize, and the country's successful pop music scene. Sweden has 270,000 islands with many open to visit through the right to roam.

Upcoming public holidays

October 31, 2026Alla helgons dag

December 24, 2026Julafton

December 25, 2026Juldagen

Full source list on About.