Netherlands
Panama
Panama visa for Dutch citizens
Entry requirement
Panama admits Dutch 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 panamaembassy.nl
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Panamanian citizens travelling to the Netherlands
PanamaNetherlands Visa-free, 90 days Netherlands 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.
Before travelling from the Netherlands to Panama, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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 Dutch citizens can stay in Panama
Dutch citizens may stay in Panama for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Panama.
Panama’s neighbours for Dutch citizens
Costa Rica and Colombia admit Dutch citizens visa-free.
Panamanian citizens travelling to the Netherlands
No visa is needed by Panamanian citizens for the Netherlands, for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between the Netherlands and Panama.
Frequently asked questions
Do Dutch citizens need a visa for Panama?
Panama admits Dutch citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Dutch citizens stay in Panama?
Dutch citizens can stay in Panama for up to 90 days.
Do Panamanian citizens need a visa for the Netherlands?
No visa is needed by Panamanian citizens for the Netherlands, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Dutch citizens enter Panama visa-free?
Yes, Dutch 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.