New Zealand
Panama
Panama visa for New Zealand citizens
Entry requirement
Panama admits New Zealand 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 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Panamanian citizens travelling to New Zealand
PanamaNew Zealand Visa required New Zealand 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 New Zealand 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long New Zealand citizens can stay in Panama
New Zealand citizens may stay in Panama for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Panama.
Panama’s neighbours for New Zealand citizens
Costa Rica and Colombia admit New Zealand citizens visa-free.
Panamanian citizens travelling to New Zealand
New Zealand requires Panamanian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do New Zealand citizens need a visa for Panama?
Panama admits New Zealand citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can New Zealand citizens stay in Panama?
New Zealand citizens can stay in Panama for up to 90 days.
Do Panamanian citizens need a visa for New Zealand?
New Zealand requires Panamanian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can New Zealand citizens enter Panama visa-free?
Yes, New Zealand 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.