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Panama visa for Costa Rican citizens
Entry requirement
Costa Rican 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 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Panamanian citizens travelling to Costa Rica
PanamaCosta Rica Visa-free, 180 days Costa Rica 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 Costa Rica 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Costa Rican citizens can stay in Panama
Costa Rican citizens may stay in Panama for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Panama.
Panama’s neighbours for Costa Rican citizens
Colombia admits Costa Rican citizens visa-free.
Panamanian citizens travelling to Costa Rica
Costa Rica admits Panamanian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 180 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Costa Rica and Panama.
Frequently asked questions
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Panama?
Costa Rican citizens can visit Panama without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can Costa Rican citizens stay in Panama?
Costa Rican citizens can stay in Panama for up to 90 days.
Do Panamanian citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?
Costa Rica admits Panamanian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 180 days.
Can Costa Rican citizens enter Panama visa-free?
Yes, Costa Rican citizens can enter Panama without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.