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Panama visa for South Korean citizens
Entry requirement
South Korean citizens can visit Panama without a visa for 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 South Korea
PanamaSouth Korea Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) South Korea 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.
Before travelling from South Korea 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).
Good to know
How long South Korean citizens can stay in Panama
South Korean citizens may stay in Panama for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Panama.
Panama’s neighbours for South Korean citizens
Costa Rica and Colombia admit South Korean citizens visa-free.
Panamanian citizens travelling to South Korea
Panamanian citizens do not need a visa for South Korea, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do South Korean citizens need a visa for Panama?
South Korean citizens can visit Panama without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can South Korean citizens stay in Panama?
South Korean citizens can stay in Panama for up to 90 days.
Do Panamanian citizens need a visa for South Korea?
Panamanian citizens do not need a visa for South Korea, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days.
Can South Korean citizens enter Panama visa-free?
Yes, South Korean 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.