🇵🇦 Panama visa requirements for Papua New Guinean citizens
No visa needed — Papua New Guinean citizens can stay in Panama visa-free for up to 90 days.
Entry rules for Papua New Guinea passport holders
Holders of a valid passport from Papua New Guinea can travel to Panama for tourism or short business trips without applying for a visa, for stays of up to 90 days. You'll typically just need a passport valid for at least six months beyond your arrival date, and you may be asked to show proof of onward travel or sufficient funds at the border.
The 90-day limit applies to the visit itself — if you plan to stay longer, work, or study in Panama, you'll need to apply for the appropriate visa or permit before traveling.
Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Panama immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.
How this compares
The Papua New Guinean passport ranks #118 worldwide, opening 73 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (37 visa-free, 32 with a visa on arrival and 4 with an eTA). Panama is one of them.
This is not reciprocal — traveling the other way, Panamanian citizens need to arrange entry to Papua New Guinea in advance (e-visa).
Across Central America as a whole, 3 of 7 destinations are open to Papua New Guinean travelers without arranging a visa in advance.
About Panama
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- Panama City
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- Central America
- Currency
- Panamanian balboa (B/.)
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- Spanish
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Frequently asked questions
Do Papua New Guinean citizens need a visa for Panama?
No visa needed — Papua New Guinean citizens can stay in Panama visa-free for up to 90 days.
How long can Papua New Guinean citizens stay in Panama without a visa?
Papua New Guinean citizens can stay in Panama for up to 90 days visa-free. Longer stays require a visa or residence permit arranged in advance.
What currency is used in Panama?
The currency in Panama is the Panamanian balboa (B/.). The capital city is Panama City.
Is this information up to date?
Current status: Visa-free · 90 days for Papua New Guinean citizens traveling to Panama. This page is built from the open Passport Index dataset, which was last updated on 2025-01-12. Visa rules can change between dataset updates, so always confirm with the Panama embassy or immigration authority before booking.
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Source data last updated 2025-01-12.