Panama Passport:
Visa-Free Countries & Entry Rules
Abroad Travel Guide – 160 destinations open to Panama passport holders without a visa arranged in advance.
Panama passport holders can currently enter 91 destinations visa-free (including simple eTA authorisations), receive a visa on arrival in 32 countries and apply online for an e-Visa in 37. An embassy visa is still required for 37 destinations. The full breakdown by category is below, based on our dataset dated 2026-10-26. Select another passport to compare, and wherever a second citizenship or residency could strengthen your passport, we will show you the way.
How It Works
Select the passport you actually travel with – your citizenship, or the country of your current residence permit. Your passport check will instantly sort every destination into five entry categories. Countries marked with the green icon have citizenship or residency programs available through Abroad Mobility.
without arranging
a visa in advance
Albania90 days
Andorra90 days
Angola30 days
Antigua and Barbuda180 days
Argentina90 days
Armenia
Austria90 days
Bahamas90 days
Barbados28 days
Belarus30 days
Belgium90 days
Belize30 days
Bolivia90 days
Bosnia and Herzegovina90 days
Brazil90 days
Bulgaria90 days
Chile90 days
Colombia90 days
Costa Rica180 days
Croatia90 days
Cyprus90 days
Czech Republic90 days
Denmark90 days
Dominica21 days
Dominican Republic
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
Ivory CoasteTA
Jamaica30 days
Japan90 days
KenyaeTA
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
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
South KoreaeTA
Spain90 days
Sweden90 days
Switzerland90 days
Trinidad and Tobago90 days
Turkey90 days
Ukraine90 days
United KingdomeTA
Uruguay90 days
Uzbekistan30 days
Vatican90 days
Vietnam90 daysEnter with just your passport, no visa needed. Some destinations require a simple electronic travel authorization (eTA). Permitted stay length is shown for each country.
Bangladesh
Burundi
Cambodia
Cape Verde
Comoros
Djibouti
Egypt
Ghana
Guinea-Bissau
Iran
Jordan
Laos
Lebanon
Macao
Madagascar
Malawi
Maldives
Mauritania
Mauritius
Mozambique
Nepal
Palau
Qatar
Rwanda
Samoa
Saudi Arabia
Sri Lanka
Tanzania
Timor-Leste
Tuvalu
Zambia
ZimbabweA visa is issued when you land, usually a short form and a fee right at the border. Check the fee and permitted stay before you fly.
Australia
Azerbaijan
Bahrain
Benin
Bhutan
Botswana
Burkina Faso
Cameroon
Cuba
DR Congo
Equatorial Guinea
Ethiopia
Gabon
Guinea
India
Indonesia
Iraq
Kazakhstan
Kyrgyzstan
Lesotho
Libya
Mongolia
Myanmar
Nigeria
Oman
Pakistan
Papua New Guinea
Sao Tome and Principe
Somalia
South Sudan
Syria
Taiwan
Tajikistan
Thailand
Togo
Uganda
United Arab EmiratesApply online before you travel; approval usually arrives within a few days by email. No embassy visit needed, you land with the document ready.
Afghanistan
Algeria
Brunei
Canada
Central African Republic
Chad
China
Congo
Eritrea
Fiji
Gambia
Grenada
Haiti
Kuwait
Liberia
Mali
Marshall Islands
Morocco
Namibia
Nauru
New Zealand
Niger
North Korea
Senegal
Serbia
Sierra Leone
Solomon Islands
Sudan
Suriname
Swaziland
Tonga
Tunisia
Turkmenistan
United States
Vanuatu
Venezuela
YemenA visa must be obtained before travelling, via an embassy or consulate of the destination country.
No destinations in this category.
Entry is currently not permitted for holders of this passport. Rules change; always verify before planning a trip.
About the Panama Passport
Panama holds a strong position among the passports we rank, coming in at 18. Holders can travel to 91 destinations without a visa, and total mobility reaches 160 once eTA, visa on arrival and e-Visa options are counted. Europe is the standout region with 44 visa-free destinations, followed by North America with 17, while Oceania offers only 2. Europe alone accounts for nearly half of the visa-free total.
Several major destinations are easy to reach. France and the Schengen area, Japan, Singapore and Brazil are all visa-free, and the United Kingdom requires an eTA. Australia and the United Arab Emirates can be entered with an e-Visa. The United States, Canada and China are the notable exceptions that still require a visa. A second citizenship such as Malta Citizenship by Merit could add up to 21 destinations.
Visa-Free Access by Region
Panama passport holders can enter 91 destinations visa-free or with a simple eTA. Destinations with a green outline have residency or citizenship programs you can explore.
Europe 44
Asia 13
Africa 5
North America 17
Oceania 2
How Panama Compares
| Passport | Rank | Mobility | Visa-free |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antigua and Barbuda | #16 | 163 | 103 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | #16 | 163 | 103 |
| Vatican | #16 | 163 | 101 |
| Grenada | #17 | 161 | 98 |
| Seychelles | #17 | 161 | 105 |
 Panama | #18 | 160 | 91 |
| Paraguay | #18 | 160 | 91 |
| Saint Lucia | #18 | 160 | 98 |
| Macao | #19 | 158 | 99 |
| Dominica | #20 | 157 | 93 |
| Mauritius | #20 | 157 | 100 |
The top-ranked Denmark passport (#1) opens 183 destinations, 23 more destinations than the Panama passport.
Upgrade Your Mobility
Citizenship by investment programs whose passports open the most destinations that Panama passport holders cannot enter today without an embassy visa.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many countries can Panama passport holders visit without a visa?
Panama passport holders can visit 91 destinations visa-free (including destinations that only ask for an eTA), plus 32 with a visa on arrival and 37 with an e-Visa. That gives a mobility score of 160 out of 197 destinations, based on our dataset dated 2026-10-26.
What is the Panama passport ranking?
The Panama passport ranks #18 in the Abroad Mobility passport ranking, a position shared with 2 other passports, with a mobility score of 160. The ranking covers 198 passports on 77 positions: passports with the same score share a position and the next score takes the next number. It counts destinations open visa-free, with an eTA, with a visa on arrival or with an e-Visa. The top-ranked passport is Denmark with 183 destinations.
Do Panama passport holders need a visa for the Schengen area, the United Kingdom, the United States or Canada?
Schengen area (checked against France): visa-free, up to 90 days. United Kingdom: visa-free with an eTA (electronic travel authorisation) before departure. United States: visa required, apply at an embassy or consulate. Canada: visa required, apply at an embassy or consulate. Always confirm the current rules with the official government source before you travel.
Which countries offer visa on arrival to Panama passport holders?
32 destinations issue a visa on arrival to Panama passport holders: Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Bangladesh, Burundi, Cambodia, Cape Verde, Comoros, Djibouti, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau and 22 more. Check the fee and permitted stay before you fly.
Which countries require a visa for Panama passport holders?
Panama passport holders need a visa arranged in advance for 37 destinations, including United States, Canada, China, New Zealand, Afghanistan, Algeria, Brunei, Central African Republic and 29 more.
How can a Panama passport holder get a stronger second passport?
Citizenship by investment programs grant a second passport in return for an approved investment. For Panama passport holders, the programs in our database that add the most destinations are Malta Citizenship by Merit (+21 destinations, from USD $1,430,000, about 24 months), Turkey CIP (+17 destinations, from USD $12,000, about 6 months) and Saint Kitts & Nevis CIP (+14 destinations, from USD $272,000, about 6 months). Abroad Mobility can help you compare eligibility, timelines and the full process.
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