São Tomé and Príncipe
Panama
Panama visa for citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe
Entry requirement
No visa is needed by citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe for Panama, 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 São Tomé and Príncipe
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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 São Tomé and Príncipe 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 citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe can stay in Panama
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe may stay in Panama for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Panama.
Panama’s neighbours for citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe
Costa Rica admits citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe visa-free.
Panamanian citizens travelling to São Tomé and Príncipe
Panamanian citizens need an e-Visa for São Tomé and Príncipe, applied for online before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe need a visa for Panama?
No visa is needed by citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe for Panama, for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe stay in Panama?
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe can stay in Panama for up to 90 days.
Do Panamanian citizens need a visa for São Tomé and Príncipe?
Panamanian citizens need an e-Visa for São Tomé and Príncipe, applied for online before travel.
Can citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe enter Panama visa-free?
Yes, citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe 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.