A tourists can legally enter Panama for 90 days (it has to be remebered that things can change) with -
- Valid Passport: All tourists must carry their passport, valid at least 6 month beyond the period of stay.
- Valid return or onward flight ticket.
- Economic solvency: A minimum of USD 500 in cash or equal in credit card.
Countries whose citizens do not require visas nor tourist cards -
Germany, Hungary, Argentina, Israel, Austria, Italy, Chile, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Poland, El Salvador, Portugal, Spain, United Kingdom, Finland, Greece, France, Singapore, Guatemala, Switzerland, Honduras, Uruguay, The Netherlands, Luxembourg, Belgium, Bolivia.
Countries whose citizens can enter Panama but with a tourist card -
Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, South Korea, Curaçao (Dutch Antilles), United States, The Vatican, Grenada, Greece, Guyana, Iceland, Jamaica, Japan, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Norway, New Zealand, Paraguay, Western Samoa, St. Kits and Nevis, St. Vincent & The Grenadines, Saint Lucia, Sao Tome & Principe, Sweden, Surinam, Taiwan, Trinidad & Tobago, Venezuela.
Countries whose citizens require a stamped visa -
Chad, Cyprus, Egypt, the Philippines, Peru, Dominican Republic, Thailand, Ecuador.
Citizens of all other nations -
They need an authorized visa to enter the country
Stamped Visas can be obtained at Panamanian consulates abroad.
Authorized Tourist Visas can be obtained at Panamanian consulates abroad with the authorization of the Immigration Bureau in Panama and the approval of the National Security Council.
Tourist Cards cost $5.00 and can be purchased at airlines or travel agencies.
Always check before travelling.