El Salvador
Panama
Panama visa for Salvadoran citizens
Entry requirement
No visa is needed by Salvadoran citizens for Panama, for stays of 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 El Salvador
PanamaEl Salvador Visa-free, 180 days El Salvador 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.
Salvadoran citizens planning a trip to Panama can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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 Salvadoran citizens can stay in Panama
Salvadoran citizens may stay in Panama for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Panama.
Panama’s neighbours for Salvadoran citizens
Costa Rica and Colombia admit Salvadoran citizens visa-free.
Panamanian citizens travelling to El Salvador
Panamanian citizens do not need a visa for El Salvador: stays of up to 180 days are visa-free. The rule is the same in both directions between El Salvador and Panama.
Frequently asked questions
Do Salvadoran citizens need a visa for Panama?
No visa is needed by Salvadoran citizens for Panama, for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Salvadoran citizens stay in Panama?
Salvadoran citizens can stay in Panama for up to 90 days.
Do Panamanian citizens need a visa for El Salvador?
Panamanian citizens do not need a visa for El Salvador: stays of up to 180 days are visa-free.
Can Salvadoran citizens enter Panama visa-free?
Yes, Salvadoran 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.