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Panama

  • Panama City
  • Americas
  • Spanish

At a glance

Panama: know before you go

At a glance

Capital
Panama City
Population
4,570,133
Area
74,177 km² · 28,640 sq mi
Languages
Spanish
Currency
Panamanian Balboa (PAB)
Time zone
Q5390, America/Panama
Calling code
+507
Drives on the
Right
Internet domain
.pa
Landlocked
No, it has a coastline
More facts
Continent
AMERICAS

Member of

  • United Nations

Neighbouring countries

Entry requirements

Panama visa requirements

Panama entry requirements by passport: of 197 passports, 115 can enter without a visa, 0 get a visa on arrival, 0 apply online before they travel and 82 need a visa from an embassy or consulate.

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Visa-free115 passports

Safety

Panama safety: is it safe to visit?

Level 2 of 4Exercise Increased Caution

Due to crime

US State Dept, updated October 5, 2025. Advisories change: check your own government's travel advice before you go.

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Panama: frequently asked questions

Panama visa: do I need one?
Panama entry requirements by passport: of 197 passports, 115 can enter without a visa, 0 get a visa on arrival, 0 apply online before they travel and 82 need a visa from an embassy or consulate.
Panama: is it safe to visit?
US State Dept rates Panama at level 2 of 4. Exercise Increased Caution: Due to crime.
Panama: what currency is used?
Currency in Panama: Panamanian Balboa (PAB).
Panama: what language do people speak?
Languages of Panama: Spanish.
Panama: what is the capital?
The capital of Panama is Panama City.

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