Panamanian visa for French citizens
A visa is NOT required for French passport holders visiting Panama for a short-term stay: 90 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For French citizens to enter Panama for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 90 days |
| Evisa | Panama e-visa for French citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Panama visa on arrival for French citizens | Not Available | |
Panama tourist visa requirements:
- Holding French passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Panama.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Panama.
If you are looking for Panama visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from France, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Panama nearest your place of residence.
- Paris: The Embassy of Panama in Paris, France (Working hours: Close now. Open in 7 hours 9 minutes)
- Nice: The Consulate General of Panama in Nice, France (Working hours: Close now. Open in 7 hours 9 minutes)
- Marseille: The Consulate General of Panama in Marseille, France (Working hours: Close now. Open in 7 hours 9 minutes)
Panama visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Panama diplomatic mission offices to France for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from France traveling to Panama from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (France) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 44,892 | N/A |
| 2009 | 43,200 | -3.77% |
| 2010 | 47,664 | 10.33% |
| 2011 | 53,028 | 11.25% |
| 2012 | 57,816 | 9.03% |
| 2013 | 59,688 | 3.24% |
| 2014 | 62,820 | 5.25% |
| 2015 | 75,960 | 20.92% |
| 2016 | 69,156 | -8.96% |
| 2017 | 66,348 | -4.06% |
| 2018 | 64,260 | -3.15% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Panama & France comparison
Panama's area is approximately 74,340 km2 (28,702 sq mi), while the area of France is approximately 547,557 km2 (211,412 sq mi). This means France is 7.37 times bigger than Panama.
As of May 2024, Panama's population is ~4.6 million people - 61,255,280 fewer people than the population of France.
We have highlighted Panama & France’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Panama | France | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 4,592,637 | 65,847,917 | 61.3 million fewer people live in Panama than France |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 138 | 267 | Panama has 129 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with France. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 105 | 143 | Panama passport holders visit 38 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 75 | 479 | Panamanian hosts 404 fewer foreign missions than France. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from France travel to Panama in one year?
The number of visitors from France visiting Panama in 2018 was approximately 64,260.
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| Sunrise | 11:11 AM | |
Useful Information
- Panama City to Paris: 9115.28 km (5663.97 mi)
- Travel time: 18 hours 59 minutes
This page was last updated on: May 2024