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Panama visa for US citizens
Entry requirement
Panama admits US citizens without a visa for stays of up to 180 days.
- Maximum stay
- 180 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at embassyofpanama.org
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Panamanian citizens travelling to the United States
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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.
For a trip from the United States to Panama, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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 US citizens can stay in Panama
US citizens may stay in Panama for up to 180 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Panama.
Panama’s neighbours for US citizens
Costa Rica and Colombia admit US citizens visa-free.
Panamanian citizens travelling to the United States
Panamanian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States.
Frequently asked questions
Do US citizens need a visa for Panama?
Panama admits US citizens without a visa for stays of up to 180 days.
How long can US citizens stay in Panama?
US citizens can stay in Panama for up to 180 days.
Do Panamanian citizens need a visa for the United States?
Panamanian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States.
Can US citizens enter Panama visa-free?
Yes, US citizens can enter Panama without a visa and stay for up to 180 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.