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Portugal visa for Panamanian citizens
Entry requirement
No visa is needed by Panamanian citizens for Portugal, 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 · Confirm at panama.embaixadaportugal.mne.gov.pt
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Portugal: visa decisions in Panama
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 16 | 12 | 4 | – |
| 2024 | 18 | 15 | 2 | – |
| 2025 | 21 | 18 | 3 | 14.3% |
In 2025, Portugal’s embassy and consulates in Panama (Panama City) received 21 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 18. The refusal rate was 14.3%. Applications rose by 17% compared with 2024 (18).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 6.4% of the applications lodged in Panama that year. Portugal’s consulates worldwide refused 23.3%. Portugal was the 6th most applied-for Schengen state in Panama.
You apply to the Schengen state that is your main destination (the longest stay or the main purpose; the state of first entry only when there is none), so a lower rate elsewhere is no reason to apply there. The figures cover applications lodged in Panama, by any nationality: mostly citizens, but also residents from other countries.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Portuguese citizens travelling to Panama
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Travel advice for Portugal
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- 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.
Panamanian citizens planning a trip to Portugal can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Portugal at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 22 December 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Portugal (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Portugal (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Panamanian citizens can stay in Portugal
Panamanian citizens may stay in Portugal for up to 90 days. Days in Portugal count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period across all member states.
Portugal and the Schengen area
Visa-free stays of Panamanian citizens in Portugal count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period, shared with every other member state.
Portugal’s neighbours for Panamanian citizens
Spain admits Panamanian citizens visa-free.
Portuguese citizens travelling to Panama
Portuguese citizens can visit Panama without a visa for up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Panama and Portugal.
Frequently asked questions
Do Panamanian citizens need a visa for Portugal?
No visa is needed by Panamanian citizens for Portugal, for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Panamanian citizens stay in Portugal?
Panamanian citizens can stay in Portugal for up to 90 days, within the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180.
Do Portuguese citizens need a visa for Panama?
Portuguese citizens can visit Panama without a visa for up to 90 days.
Can Panamanian citizens enter Portugal visa-free?
Yes, Panamanian citizens can enter Portugal 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.