Panama passport → Germany

Germany visa for citizens of Panama

Visa-freeVisa-free short tourist visit

Citizens of Panama can visit Germany without a visa for up to 90 days.

Verified · Last checked 2026-09-04. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.

Key facts

Entry route	Visa-free short tourist visit
How to apply	No visa needed — just go
Maximum stay	Up to 90 days
Government fee	No visa fee
Passport validity	At least 3 months
Biometrics	Required
Appointment	Not required
Interview	Not required
Proof of funds	Sufficient funds for the stay and return journey may be requested; no fixed daily rates.

How to apply

1
Carry the qualifying passport
Travel with a valid ordinary Panamanian national passport meeting the stated validity and issuance-age conditions.
2
Travel without a visa
The German Federal Foreign Office lists Panama as visa-exempt for entry into Germany.
3
Complete border registration
At the external Schengen border, EES collects personal and travel-document data plus fingerprints and a facial image.

Documents checklist

Identity

Ordinary Panamanian national passport
Must be valid on entry, remain valid at least three months after planned departure, and have been issued within the last 10 years.

Travel

Evidence of purpose and circumstances of visit
Optional
May have to be presented in certain cases.
Health insurance covering return transport to the home country
Optional
Official guidance advises obtaining this insurance; it is not stated as mandatory.

Financial

Evidence of sufficient funds for the stay and return journey
Optional
May have to be presented; amount depends on the type and length of stay, with no fixed daily rate.

Proof of funds

Evidence of sufficient funds for living expenses during the stay
Evidence of funds to finance the return journey

Germany states that funding depends on the type and length of stay and provides no fixed daily rates.

Good to know

Visa-free stay is limited to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen area.
Gainful employment is not permitted during the visa-free stay.
ETIAS is planned for visa-exempt nationals but has been postponed to the last quarter of 2026; no ETIAS authorization is currently required as of this collection date.
EES is fully operational from 10 April 2026; fingerprints and facial image are collected at entry for applicable short-stay travelers.

FAQ

Do citizens of Panama need a visa for Germany?

Citizens of Panama can visit Germany without a visa for up to 90 days. Visa type: Visa-free short tourist visit.

How long can citizens of Panama stay in Germany?

Up to 90 days without a visa.

What documents do citizens of Panama need for Germany?

Ordinary Panamanian national passport; Evidence of purpose and circumstances of visit; Evidence of sufficient funds for the stay and return journey; Health insurance covering return transport to the home country.

How long must my passport be valid for Germany?

At least 3 months.

Sources

Overview of visa requirements/exemptions for entry into the Federal Republic of Germany
I don't need a visa for my trip to Germany, but are there other things I should bear in mind?
Digital registration of entry and exits into the Schengen area (EES) (germany.info, third-party site)
ETIAS Information (germany.info, third-party site)

Plan your trip to Germany

Nowah is an AI travel agent that books flights, hotels and eSIMs in one conversation and keeps track of your visa paperwork along the way. Need data on arrival? See the Nowah eSIM guide for Germany.

Plan the trip in Nowah All visa guides