Swiss visa for Panamanian citizens
A visa is NOT required for Panamanian passport holders visiting Switzerland for a short-term stay: 90 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Panamanian citizens to enter Switzerland for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 90 days |
| Evisa | Switzerland e-visa for Panamanian citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Switzerland visa on arrival for Panamanian citizens | Not Available | |
Switzerland tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Panamanian passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Switzerland.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Switzerland.
If you are looking for Switzerland visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Panama, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Switzerland nearest your place of residence.
- Panama City: The Consulate General of Switzerland in Panama City, Panama (Working hours: Open now. Close in 3 hours 59 minutes)
Switzerland visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Switzerland diplomatic mission offices to Panama for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Panama traveling to Switzerland from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Panama) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 86 | N/A |
| 2009 | 83 | -3.49% |
| 2010 | 86 | 3.61% |
| 2011 | 85 | -1.16% |
| 2012 | 86 | 1.18% |
| 2013 | 90 | 4.65% |
| 2014 | 92 | 2.22% |
| 2015 | 93 | 1.09% |
| 2016 | 92 | -1.08% |
| 2017 | 99 | 7.61% |
| 2018 | 104 | 5.05% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Switzerland & Panama comparison
Switzerland's area is approximately 39,516 km2 (15,257 sq mi), while the area of Panama is approximately 74,340 km2 (28,702 sq mi). This means Panama is 88.13% larger than Switzerland.
As of October 2025, Switzerland's population is ~9.0 million people - 4,312,738 more people than the population of Panama.
We have highlighted Switzerland & Panama’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Switzerland | Panama | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 8,974,843 | 4,662,105 | 4.3 million more people live in Switzerland than Panama |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 146 | 138 | Switzerland has 8 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Panama. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 142 | 105 | Switzerland passport holders can visit 37 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 268 | 75 | Swiss hosts 193 more foreign missions than Panama. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Panama travel to Switzerland in one year?
The number of visitors from Panama visiting Switzerland in 2018 was approximately 104.
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Useful Information
- Bern to Panama City: 9689.22 km (6020.60 mi)
- Travel time: 20 hours 11 minutes
This page was last updated on: October 2025