Panamanian visa for U.S. citizens
A visa is NOT required for U.S. passport holders visiting Panama for a short-term stay: 180 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For U.S. citizens to enter Panama for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 180 days |
| Evisa | Panama e-visa for U.S. citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Panama visa on arrival for U.S. citizens | Not Available | |
Panama tourist visa requirements:
- Holding U.S. 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 United States, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Panama nearest your place of residence.
- Washington: The Embassy of Panama in Washington, United States (Working hours: Close now. Open in 4 hours 26 minutes)
- Philadelphia: The Consulate General of Panama in Philadelphia, United States (Working hours: Close now. Open in 1 hours 26 minutes)
- Tampa: The Consulate General of Panama in Tampa, United States (Working hours: Close now. Open in 1 hours 26 minutes)
- Miami: The Consulate General of Panama in Miami, United States (Working hours: Close now. Open in 1 hours 26 minutes)
- Los Angeles: The Consulate General of Panama in Los Angeles, United States (Working hours: Close now. Open in 4 hours 26 minutes)
- New Orleans: The Consulate General of Panama in New Orleans, United States (Working hours: Close now. Open in 2 hours 26 minutes)
- Houston: The Consulate General of Panama in Houston, United States (Working hours: Close now. Open in 2 hours 26 minutes)
- Arkansas: The Honorary Consulate General of Panama in Arkansas, United States (Working hours: Close now. Open in 2 hours 26 minutes)
Panama visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Panama diplomatic mission offices to United States for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from United States traveling to Panama from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (United States) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 296,983 | N/A |
| 2009 | 296,983 | 0.00% |
| 2010 | 312,451 | 5.21% |
| 2011 | 318,638 | 1.98% |
| 2012 | 321,732 | 0.97% |
| 2013 | 300,077 | -6.73% |
| 2014 | 269,965 | -10.03% |
| 2015 | 338,590 | 25.42% |
| 2016 | 309,358 | -8.63% |
| 2017 | 315,545 | 2.00% |
| 2018 | 303,170 | -3.92% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Panama & United States comparison
Panama's area is approximately 74,340 km2 (28,702 sq mi), while the area of United States is approximately 9,147,420 km2 (3,531,837 sq mi). This means United States is 123.05 times bigger than Panama.
As of May 2024, Panama's population is ~4.6 million people - 334,221,676 fewer people than the population of United States.
We have highlighted Panama & United States’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Panama | United States | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 4,592,637 | 338,814,313 | 334.2 million fewer people live in Panama than United States |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 138 | 273 | Panama has 135 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with United States. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 105 | 134 | Panama passport holders visit 29 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 75 | 1147 | Panamanian hosts 1072 fewer foreign missions than United States. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from United States travel to Panama in one year?
The number of visitors from United States visiting Panama in 2018 was approximately 303,170.
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Useful Information
- Panama City to Washington D.C.: 3059.93 km (1901.35 mi)
- Travel time: 6 hours 22 minutes
This page was last updated on: May 2024