Panamanian visa for Swiss citizens
A visa is NOT required for Swiss passport holders visiting Panama for a short-term stay: 90 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Swiss citizens to enter Panama for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 90 days |
| Evisa | Panama e-visa for Swiss citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Panama visa on arrival for Swiss citizens | Not Available | |
Panama tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Swiss 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 Switzerland, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Panama nearest your place of residence.
- Geneva: The Consulate General of Panama in Geneva, Switzerland (Working hours: Close now. Open in 7 hours 33 minutes)
- Lugano: The Consulate General of Panama in Lugano, Switzerland (Working hours: Close now. Open in 7 hours 33 minutes)
- Zurich: The Consulate General of Panama in Zurich, Switzerland (Working hours: Close now. Open in 7 hours 33 minutes)
- Lausanne: The Consulate Agency of Panama in Lausanne, Switzerland (Working hours: Close now. Open in 7 hours 33 minutes)
Panama visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Panama diplomatic mission offices to Switzerland for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Switzerland traveling to Panama from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Switzerland) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 16,086 | N/A |
| 2009 | 15,480 | -3.77% |
| 2010 | 17,080 | 10.34% |
| 2011 | 19,002 | 11.25% |
| 2012 | 20,717 | 9.03% |
| 2013 | 21,388 | 3.24% |
| 2014 | 22,511 | 5.25% |
| 2015 | 27,219 | 20.91% |
| 2016 | 24,781 | -8.96% |
| 2017 | 23,775 | -4.06% |
| 2018 | 23,027 | -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 & Switzerland comparison
Panama's area is approximately 74,340 km2 (28,702 sq mi), while the area of Switzerland is approximately 39,516 km2 (15,257 sq mi). This means Switzerland is 88.13% smaller than Panama.
As of May 2024, Panama's population is ~4.6 million people - 4,318,161 fewer people than the population of Switzerland.
We have highlighted Panama & Switzerland’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Panama | Switzerland | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 4,592,637 | 8,910,798 | 4.3 million fewer people live in Panama than Switzerland |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 138 | 146 | Panama has 8 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Switzerland. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 105 | 142 | Panama passport holders visit 37 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 75 | 268 | Panamanian hosts 193 fewer foreign missions than Switzerland. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Switzerland travel to Panama in one year?
The number of visitors from Switzerland visiting Panama in 2018 was approximately 23,027.
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- Panama City to Bern: 9689.22 km (6020.60 mi)
- Travel time: 20 hours 11 minutes
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