Spain to Panama visa requirements
No. Spanish ordinary passport holders can enter Panama visa-free for tourism and stay up to 90 days. You just present a valid passport at the border along with proof of onward travel and funds. Spain is on Panama's list of visa-exempt countries, so an ordinary Spanish passport holder does not need any visa, eVisa, or visa-on-arrival for short tourist visits. On arrival you receive a tourist entry stamp valid for a stay of up to 90 days (this is the standard limit for most visa-free nationalities since September 2021; only US and Canadian citizens get a longer 180-day allowance). Panama is in Central America and is NOT part of the Schengen area, so the Schengen 90/180 rule and the EU ETIAS scheme are irrelevant here — those would only apply to a Panamanian traveling to Spain, not the reverse. To enter, immigration officers may ask for a passport with at least 3-6 months validity, a return or onward ticket, proof of accommodation, and evidence of economic solvency (commonly cited as around US$500, shown via cash, card, or bank statement). No advance application or fee is required, making this one of the simplest routes for Spanish travelers.
VISA-FREETOURISMSINGLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-30
For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.
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