Panama for citizens of Mexico

🔑 How to enter to Panama from Mexico

To enter Panama, Mexican citizens must follow some fairly simple steps. Please note that migration services have the right to request additional documents (return tickets, accommodation reservations and etc.).

1. Before traveling to Panama, check whether your Mexican passport is valid. Passport must be valid for 6 months after entering Panama and have at least 1 blank page for entry stamp.
2. Show your Mexican passport to the immigration officer upon arrival.
3. Getting a visa - an entry stamp in your Mexican passport. You are allowed to stay in Panama for 90 days.

✅ Requirements for Mexican citizens to visit Panama with tourist visa

• Mexican citizens should provide valid passport. Passport must be valid at the all time of entry to Panama. The passport must be a minimum of one blank page for the entry stamp.
• Medical insurance is recommended, as treatment of Mexican citizens on the territory of Panama is carried out on a commercial basis.

🏢 Mexican Embassies and Consulates in Panama

Embassy of Mexico in Panama City for Panama

❓ FAQ

1. Do citizens of Mexico require a visa to visit the Panama?

   Mexican citizens do not need a visa to visit the Panama.

2. How long Mexican citizens are allowed to stay in Panama without a visa?

   The maximum duration of stay in Panama for citizens of Mexico for a visa-free stay is 90 days.

3. What happens if a Mexican passport holder stays in Panama longer than the visa-free period allowed?

   Overstaying visa-free entry to Panama is punishable by a fine, in case of serious violations a ban on entry to Panama is possible. It is essential to leave the country before your authorized stay expires or to extend your stay legally if needed.

4. Do citizens of Mexico need to show proof of sufficient funds to enter Panama without a visa?

   Panamanian immigration authorities may ask for proof of sufficient funds or a return ticket when entering the country without a visa. It is advisable to have these documents with you when traveling.

5. What documents are required for Mexican citizens to enter Panama without a visa?

   Mexican citizens need a valid passport with at least six months validity, a return or onward ticket, and proof of sufficient funds to cover their stay in Panama.

6. Can Mexican work or study during the visa-free stay in Panama?

   The Panama visa-free stay is usually for tourism purposes only. For working or studying in Panama Mexican citizens usually requires a specific visa, and you should not engage in such activities on a tourist visa-free stay.