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Panama visa for German citizens
Entry requirement
German citizens do not need a visa for Panama: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at botschaft-panama.de
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Panamanian citizens travelling to Germany
PanamaGermany Visa-free, 90 days Germany 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 Germany 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 German citizens can stay in Panama
German citizens may stay in Panama for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Panama.
Panama’s neighbours for German citizens
Costa Rica and Colombia admit German citizens visa-free.
Panamanian citizens travelling to Germany
Panamanian citizens do not need a visa for Germany: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free. The rule is the same in both directions between Germany and Panama.
Frequently asked questions
Do German citizens need a visa for Panama?
German citizens do not need a visa for Panama: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
How long can German citizens stay in Panama?
German citizens can stay in Panama for up to 90 days.
Do Panamanian citizens need a visa for Germany?
Panamanian citizens do not need a visa for Germany: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Can German citizens enter Panama visa-free?
Yes, German 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.