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Panama visa for French citizens
Entry requirement
Panama admits French citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at embajadadepanamaenfrancia.fr
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Panamanian citizens travelling to France
PanamaFrance Visa-free, 90 days France 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.
French 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long French citizens can stay in Panama
French citizens may stay in Panama for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Panama.
Panama’s neighbours for French citizens
Costa Rica and Colombia admit French citizens visa-free.
Panamanian citizens travelling to France
Panamanian citizens do not need a visa for France: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free. The rule is the same in both directions between France and Panama.
Frequently asked questions
Do French citizens need a visa for Panama?
Panama admits French citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can French citizens stay in Panama?
French citizens can stay in Panama for up to 90 days.
Do Panamanian citizens need a visa for France?
Panamanian citizens do not need a visa for France: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Can French citizens enter Panama visa-free?
Yes, French 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.