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Switzerland visa for Panamanian citizens
Entry requirement
Switzerland admits Panamanian 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
Swiss citizens travelling to Panama
SwitzerlandPanama Visa-free, 90 days Panama visa for citizens of Switzerland
Travel advice for Switzerland
- 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 Switzerland can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Switzerland at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 13 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Switzerland (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Switzerland (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Panamanian citizens can stay in Switzerland
Panamanian citizens may stay in Switzerland for up to 90 days. Days in Switzerland count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period across all member states.
Switzerland and the Schengen area
Visa-free stays of Panamanian citizens in Switzerland count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period, shared with every other member state.
Switzerland’s neighbours for Panamanian citizens
Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein, France and Austria admit Panamanian citizens visa-free.
Swiss citizens travelling to Panama
Panama admits Swiss citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Panama and Switzerland.
Frequently asked questions
Do Panamanian citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
Switzerland admits Panamanian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Panamanian citizens stay in Switzerland?
Panamanian citizens can stay in Switzerland for up to 90 days, within the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180.
Do Swiss citizens need a visa for Panama?
Panama admits Swiss citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Panamanian citizens enter Switzerland visa-free?
Yes, Panamanian citizens can enter Switzerland 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.