Panama
Bahamas
Bahamas visa for Panamanian citizens
Entry requirement
No visa is needed by Panamanian citizens for the Bahamas, 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
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Bahamian citizens travelling to Panama
BahamasPanama Visa-free, 90 days Panama visa for citizens of the Bahamas
Travel advice for the Bahamas
- 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 Panama to the Bahamas, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates the Bahamas at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 27 July 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the Bahamas (updated 28 May 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the Bahamas (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Panamanian citizens can stay in the Bahamas
Panamanian citizens may stay in the Bahamas for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to the Bahamas.
Bahamian citizens travelling to Panama
Bahamian citizens do not need a visa for Panama: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free. The rule is the same in both directions between Panama and the Bahamas.
Frequently asked questions
Do Panamanian citizens need a visa for the Bahamas?
No visa is needed by Panamanian citizens for the Bahamas, for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Panamanian citizens stay in the Bahamas?
Panamanian citizens can stay in the Bahamas for up to 90 days.
Do Bahamian citizens need a visa for Panama?
Bahamian citizens do not need a visa for Panama: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Can Panamanian citizens enter the Bahamas visa-free?
Yes, Panamanian citizens can enter the Bahamas 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.