Panama passport power
Americas · PassRank 126 · ranked 68th of 199
The Panama passport has a PassRank score of 126 in 2026, placing it 68th of 199 worldwide and making it a mid-table passport. Holders can enter 88 destinations visa-free, 31 with a visa on arrival and 7 via an eTA — that is 126 of 199 destinations with no visa needed in advance. A further 40 require an e-visa and 32 require a standard visa before travel.
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Panama passport at a glance
| Access type | Destinations |
|---|---|
| Visa-free | 88 |
| Visa on arrival | 31 |
| eTA / ETA | 7 |
| PassRank score (no visa needed in advance) | 126 |
| e-Visa | 40 |
| Visa required | 32 |
| No admission | 0 |
Source: Passport Index dataset (imorte/passport-index-data). Data as of June 2026.
PassRank score = visa-free + visa on arrival + eTA = 126. Snapshot 17 February 2026. Counts exclude the Panama itself. See how this is calculated.
Visa-free destinations (88)
Countries and territories the Panama passport can enter visa-free (days shown where the dataset records a limit):
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Albania | 90 days |
| Andorra | 90 days |
| Angola | 30 days |
| Antigua and Barbuda | 180 days |
| Argentina | 90 days |
| Austria | 90 days |
| Bahamas | 90 days |
| Barbados | 28 days |
| Belarus | 30 days |
| Belgium | 90 days |
| Belize | 30 days |
| Bolivia | 90 days |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 90 days |
| Brazil | 90 days |
| Bulgaria | 90 days |
| Chile | 90 days |
| Colombia | 90 days |
| Costa Rica | 180 days |
| Croatia | 90 days |
| Cyprus | 90 days |
| Czech Republic | 90 days |
| Denmark | 90 days |
| Dominica | 21 days |
| Dominican Republic | 30 days |
| Ecuador | 90 days |
| El Salvador | 180 days |
| Estonia | 90 days |
| Finland | 90 days |
| France | 90 days |
| Georgia | 360 days |
| Germany | 90 days |
| Greece | 90 days |
| Guatemala | 90 days |
| Guyana | 90 days |
| Honduras | 90 days |
| Hong Kong | 30 days |
| Hungary | 90 days |
| Iceland | 90 days |
| Ireland | 90 days |
| Italy | 90 days |
| Jamaica | 30 days |
| Japan | 90 days |
| Kiribati | 90 days |
| Kosovo | 90 days |
| Latvia | 90 days |
| Liechtenstein | 90 days |
| Lithuania | 90 days |
| Luxembourg | 90 days |
| Malaysia | 30 days |
| Malta | 90 days |
| Mexico | 180 days |
| Micronesia | 30 days |
| Moldova | 90 days |
| Monaco | 90 days |
| Montenegro | 90 days |
| Netherlands | 90 days |
| Nicaragua | 90 days |
| North Macedonia | 90 days |
| Norway | 90 days |
| Palestine | — |
| Paraguay | 90 days |
| Peru | 180 days |
| Philippines | 30 days |
| Poland | 90 days |
| Portugal | 90 days |
| Romania | 90 days |
| Russia | 90 days |
| Saint Lucia | 42 days |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 90 days |
| San Marino | 90 days |
| Serbia | 90 days |
| Seychelles | 90 days |
| Singapore | 30 days |
| Slovakia | 90 days |
| Slovenia | 90 days |
| South Africa | 90 days |
| Spain | 90 days |
| Sweden | 90 days |
| Switzerland | 90 days |
| Thailand | 60 days |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 90 days |
| Turkey | 90 days |
| Ukraine | 90 days |
| Uruguay | 90 days |
| Uzbekistan | 30 days |
| Vatican | 90 days |
| Vietnam | 90 days |
| Zambia | 90 days |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Visa on arrival (31)
Destinations that issue the Panama passport a visa on arrival (effectively visa-free, paid at the border):
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Armenia | — |
| Bangladesh | — |
| Burundi | — |
| Cambodia | — |
| Cape Verde | — |
| Comoros | — |
| Djibouti | — |
| Egypt | — |
| Guinea-Bissau | — |
| Iran | — |
| Jordan | — |
| Laos | — |
| Lebanon | — |
| Macao | — |
| Madagascar | — |
| Malawi | — |
| Maldives | — |
| Mauritius | — |
| Mozambique | — |
| Namibia | — |
| Nepal | — |
| Palau | — |
| Qatar | — |
| Rwanda | — |
| Samoa | — |
| Saudi Arabia | — |
| Sri Lanka | — |
| Tanzania | — |
| Timor-Leste | — |
| Tuvalu | — |
| Zimbabwe | — |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Electronic travel authorisation / eTA (7)
Destinations requiring only an online eTA (e.g. ESTA, eTA, eVisitor) for the Panama passport — quick to obtain and counted toward the PassRank score:
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Israel | — |
| Ivory Coast | — |
| Kenya | — |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | — |
| South Korea | — |
| Suriname | — |
| United Kingdom | — |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
e-Visa required (40)
Destinations that require an e-visa obtained before travel (not counted in the PassRank score):
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Australia | — |
| Azerbaijan | — |
| Bahrain | — |
| Benin | — |
| Bhutan | — |
| Botswana | — |
| Burkina Faso | — |
| Cameroon | — |
| Chad | — |
| Cuba | — |
| DR Congo | — |
| Equatorial Guinea | — |
| Ethiopia | — |
| Gabon | — |
| Guinea | — |
| India | — |
| Indonesia | — |
| Iraq | — |
| Kazakhstan | — |
| Kyrgyzstan | — |
| Liberia | — |
| Libya | — |
| Mauritania | — |
| Mongolia | — |
| Myanmar | — |
| Nigeria | — |
| Oman | — |
| Pakistan | — |
| Papua New Guinea | — |
| Sao Tome and Principe | — |
| Sierra Leone | — |
| Somalia | — |
| South Sudan | — |
| Syria | — |
| Taiwan | — |
| Tajikistan | — |
| Togo | — |
| Uganda | — |
| United Arab Emirates | — |
| Vanuatu | — |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Visa required in advance (32)
Destinations where Panama passport holders must obtain a standard visa before travelling:
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Afghanistan | — |
| Algeria | — |
| Brunei | — |
| Canada | — |
| Central African Republic | — |
| China | — |
| Congo | — |
| Eritrea | — |
| Fiji | — |
| Gambia | — |
| Ghana | — |
| Grenada | — |
| Haiti | — |
| Kuwait | — |
| Lesotho | — |
| Mali | — |
| Marshall Islands | — |
| Morocco | — |
| Nauru | — |
| New Zealand | — |
| Niger | — |
| North Korea | — |
| Senegal | — |
| Solomon Islands | — |
| Sudan | — |
| Swaziland | — |
| Tonga | — |
| Tunisia | — |
| Turkmenistan | — |
| United States | — |
| Venezuela | — |
| Yemen | — |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many countries can Panama passport holders visit visa-free?
The Panama passport has a PassRank score of 126, meaning holders can enter 126 of 199 destinations without arranging a visa in advance: 88 visa-free, 31 with a visa on arrival and 7 via an eTA. A further 40 require an e-visa and 32 require a standard visa. Snapshot 17 February 2026.
What is the Panama passport's rank in 2026?
The Panama passport ranks 68th out of 199 on the PassRank index in 2026, with a score of 126. PassRank counts destinations reachable visa-free, on arrival or via eTA; it is our own methodology and may differ from commercial indices.
Does Panama need a visa for the United States?
Panama passport holders need a visa for the United States in advance, per the snapshot. Verify the current requirement with the official US source.
How is the Panama PassRank score calculated?
We count every destination the Panama passport can enter with no visa required before travel: visa-free (88), visa on arrival (31) and eTA/ETA (7). e-Visas are excluded because they must be obtained in advance. The data is a dated snapshot from the open passport-index dataset (passportindex.org). See the methodology page for details.
Compare with similar passports
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Source & accuracy
Access data is a dated snapshot from the open passport-index dataset (MIT packaging; data from passportindex.org), captured 17 February 2026. The PassRank score is our own transparent count and may differ from commercial indices. This is general information, not legal or immigration advice — visa rules change frequently; always verify the current requirement with the destination's official government source before booking travel. PassRank is not affiliated with Passport Index or Henley & Partners.
Last updated: 2026-06-21