🇳🇱Netherlands

🇵🇦PanamaNL-PA

Netherlands to Panama visa requirements

Q: How long can I stay in Panama without a visa?

Up to 90 days per entry for EU nationals, including Dutch citizens. (Only US and Canadian citizens get a longer 180-day exemption.)

Q: Is there an eVisa or ETA for Panama?

No. Panama does not require an electronic visa or travel authorization for Dutch or other EU travellers. Nothing needs to be applied for in advance.

Q: What documents do I need on arrival?

A valid passport (3+ months, 6 recommended), proof of onward/return travel, evidence of funds around US$500, and the address of your accommodation. Immigration may ask for any of these.

Q: How long must my passport be valid?

Panama requires at least 3 months of validity from the date of entry. The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs recommends at least 6 months and one blank page.

Q: Can I stay longer than 90 days?

Not on the visa-free entry. For longer stays you would need to contact the Embassy of Panama in The Hague about a visa or residency permit before overstaying.

Netherlands (ordinary) passport holders do NOT need a visa for tourism in Panama. You may enter visa-free and stay up to 90 days. You only need a valid passport plus standard proof of onward travel and funds. Panama grants visa-free entry to citizens of all European Union member states, including the Netherlands, for tourism and short visits. Dutch ordinary passport holders receive an entry stamp on arrival and may stay for a maximum of 90 days per entry. No advance visa, eVisa, or electronic travel authorization is required. (Note: only US and Canadian citizens receive the longer 180-day exemption; EU nationals are capped at 90 days.) On arrival, Panamanian immigration may ask for a passport valid at least 3 months (the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs recommends 6 months and at least one blank page), proof of onward or return travel, evidence of economic solvency (around US$500), and the address of your accommodation. Panama is not in the Schengen area, so the Schengen 90/180 rule and ETIAS do not apply to entering Panama. Confirmed against the Wikipedia visa policy of Panama, Panama's official tourism authority, and the Dutch government travel advice (NederlandWereldwijd), all current as of mid-2026.

VISA-FREETOURISMMULTIPLE 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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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30

Visa type

Visa-free (no visa required; entry stamp on arrival)

Maximum stay

Up to 90 days per entry

per entry

Entries

Multiple (each visit subject to the 90-day limit)

from issue date

Visa fee

None (US$0)

consular fee only

Processing time

None - granted at the border on arrival

standard track

Validity

Stay counted from date of entry stamp; passport valid 3+ months (6 months recommended)

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm your passport is valid

Ensure your Dutch ordinary passport is valid for at least 3 months on arrival (the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs recommends 6 months) and has at least one blank page for the entry stamp.

· Passport· 3-6 months validity

/02

Book onward or return travel

Purchase a return or onward ticket out of Panama. Airlines and immigration officers may ask to see proof of onward travel before boarding or at the border.

· Return ticket· Required

/03

Prepare proof of funds and accommodation

Have evidence of economic solvency of around US$500 (cash, credit card, bank statement, or employment letter) and the address of your hotel or accommodation in Panama.

· US$500· Hotel address

/04

Check no visa is needed

As an EU/Dutch citizen you need no visa, eVisa, or ETA for stays up to 90 days. Nothing must be applied for in advance.

· No visa· No eVisa

/05

Receive your entry stamp on arrival

At Panamanian immigration, present your documents and receive an entry stamp. Make sure you actually get the stamp - travelling without it can lead to a fine.

· Entry stamp· On arrival

/06

Stay within 90 days

Do not exceed the 90-day visa-free limit. For longer stays, contact the Embassy of Panama in The Hague about visa or residency options before overstaying.

· 90-day limit· Avoid overstay

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

13 items

Personalized checklist

Netherlands -> Panama · Visa-free (no visa required; entry stamp on arrival)

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Visa typeTravel date

Deadline reminderAdd a date before export

RecommendedDutch ordinary passport valid 3+ months on arrival (6 months recommended)

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

required

RequiredAt least one blank passport page for the entry stamp

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

required

RequiredReturn or onward flight ticket

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

required

RequiredProof of economic solvency (about US$500: cash/card/bank statement)

Bank, income, or asset proof with clear name, date, and balances

required

RequiredAddress of accommodation / hotel booking in Panama

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

required

RequiredStay limited to a maximum of 90 days