Panama for citizens of Spain

🔑 How to enter to Panama from Spain

To enter Panama, Spanish 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 Spanish 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 Spanish passport to the immigration officer upon arrival.
3. Getting a visa - an entry stamp in your Spanish passport. You are allowed to stay in Panama for 180 days.

✅ Requirements for Spanish citizens to visit Panama with tourist visa

• Spanish 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 Spanish citizens on the territory of Panama is carried out on a commercial basis.

❓ FAQ

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

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

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

   The maximum duration of stay in Panama for citizens of Spain for a visa-free stay is 180 days.

3. What happens if a Spanish 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 Spain 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 Spanish citizens to enter Panama without a visa?

   Spanish 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 Spanish 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 Spanish citizens usually requires a specific visa, and you should not engage in such activities on a tourist visa-free stay.