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Panama visa requirements for German citizens

German citizens do not need a visa for Panama. Show your passport at the border and stay up to 90 days.

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DEU

Germany

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PAN

Panama

No visa needed

People from listed countries can visit without a tourist visa.

Visa
Not required
Max stay
90 days (3 months)
Fee
Free
Last updated
11 November 2026

What to do

  1. Check your passport is valid for the whole stay, ideally six months beyond it.

  2. Carry proof of onward travel and of funds; border officers can ask for both.

  3. Note the maximum stay and count your days in Panama.

Ways into Panama

Visit without a visa if eligible, or apply before travel.

  • Visa not required For your passportVisa-free tourist stayPeople from listed countries can visit without a tourist visa.
    Stay
    90 days
    Fee
    Free

    How to apply

    1. Check your passport country in the October 2026 table.
    2. Show your passport, ticket and funds at the border.

    Documents required

    • Passport
    • Return or onward ticket
    • Proof of enough money
    • Fingerprints
    • Interview
    • The table covers ordinary passports; other travel documents may have different rules.
    • The former 180-day stay for US and Canadian citizens has ended.
    Official page
  • Visa not requiredForeign visa exemptionA visa or residence permit from a listed country can allow visa-free tourism.
    Stay
    30 days
    Fee
    Free

    How to apply

    1. Check that your visa or residence permit qualifies.
    2. Carry the original document with your passport.
    3. Show your documents when you arrive.

    Documents required

    • Passport
    • Qualifying visa or residence permit
    • Return ticket
    • Proof of enough money
    • Fingerprints
    • Interview
    • Qualifying countries: Canada, US, Australia, South Korea, Japan, UK, Singapore and EU countries.
    • Your visa or residence permit must still be valid when you enter.
    Official page
  • Visa on arrivalEmergency aid arrival permissionInternational aid groups can get special arrival permission for urgent emergencies.

    How to apply

    1. Arrange a request through Panama's foreign ministry.
    2. State the aid purpose and expected stay.
    3. Provide passport details and follow the group's arrival instructions.

    Documents required

    • Foreign ministry request
    • Passport or travel document copy
    • This route is only for urgent international aid groups.
    • It is not a general tourist visa on arrival.
    Official page
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Coming from Germany

  • Plugs A BAdapter needed
  • MoneyPAB B/.
  • Time−6h
  • DrivingOn the rightSame as home
  • LanguageSpanish
  • Emergency911 police

Planning your Panama trip

Best time to go: December to March is the most popular time, with little rain and less humidity. The dry season runs from December to April, and the rainy season runs from May to November.

  • Miraflores LocksSee ships use the older Panama Canal locks near Panama City. The museum explains how the canal works.
  • Agua Clara Visitor CenterSee the expanded canal near Colón, on the Caribbean side.
  • Panama ViejoExplore the site of the first Spanish city of Panama, founded in 1519 and destroyed in 1671.
  • Casco Antiguo, also called Casco ViejoThis historic district has Spanish colonial, Caribbean, French and Art Deco buildings. It also has bars, restaurants and art events.
Read the full Panama guide

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About Panama

Panama is a Central American republic on the isthmus linking two continents, cut by a shipping canal.

Capital
Panama City
Money
Panamanian balboa (B/.), United States dollar ($)
Languages
Spanish
Time zone
UTC-05:00
Cars drive on the
right side
Calling code
+507
Read the Panama guide

Other Europe passports

Going to Panama

Easier trips nearby

Places close to Panama with simpler entry for you.

BelizeVisa not required30 days
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GuatemalaVisa not required90 days
HondurasVisa not required90 days
NicaraguaVisa not required90 days
Antigua and BarbudaVisa not required180 days
ArgentinaVisa not required90 days

Questions

Do german citizens need a visa for Panama?

German citizens do not need a visa for Panama. Show your passport at the border and stay up to 90 days.

How long can german citizens stay in Panama?

Up to 90 days each visit with the no visa needed rule. Staying longer can mean a fine or a ban from coming back.

Do panamanian citizens need a visa for Germany?

Panamanian citizens do not need a visa for Germany. Show your passport at the border and stay up to 90 days.

Do other Europe passports get easier entry to Panama?

Andorra, Austria, Belarus, Belgium Bosnia and Herzegovina, and 5 more can enter without applying before they travel.

Which countries near Panama are easier for german citizens?

Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala Honduras, and 3 more let german citizens in without applying before travel.

What should I carry to Panama?

Check your passport is valid for the whole stay, ideally six months beyond it. Carry proof of onward travel and of funds; border officers can ask for both.

What money is used in Panama?

Panamanian balboa (B/.) and United States dollar ($). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.

What language do people speak in Panama?

Spanish.

How strong is the Germany passport?

It ranks #6 and reaches 156 destinations without applying ahead.

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