Bahamas
Panama
Panama visa for Bahamian citizens
Entry requirement
Bahamian citizens can visit Panama without a visa for up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Panamanian citizens travelling to the Bahamas
PanamaBahamas Visa-free, 90 days Bahamas visa for citizens of Panama
Travel advice for Panama
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
For a trip from the Bahamas to Panama, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Panama at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 18 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Panama (updated 9 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Panama (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Bahamian citizens can stay in Panama
Bahamian citizens may stay in Panama for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Panama.
Panama’s neighbours for Bahamian citizens
Costa Rica and Colombia admit Bahamian citizens visa-free.
Panamanian citizens travelling to the Bahamas
The Bahamas admits Panamanian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between the Bahamas and Panama.
Frequently asked questions
Do Bahamian citizens need a visa for Panama?
Bahamian citizens can visit Panama without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can Bahamian citizens stay in Panama?
Bahamian citizens can stay in Panama for up to 90 days.
Do Panamanian citizens need a visa for the Bahamas?
The Bahamas admits Panamanian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Bahamian citizens enter Panama visa-free?
Yes, Bahamian citizens can enter Panama without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.