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title: Panama visa for citizens of Malta
description: Citizens of Malta can visit Panama without a visa for up to 90 days. Documents checklist and application steps.
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# Panama visa for citizens of Malta

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

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa-free entry (90 days)
- **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:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** May be requested upon arrival

## How to apply

1. **Prepare travel documents** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 3 months beyond arrival and gather onward ticket and proof of funds.
2. **Travel to Panama** — Arrive at any port of entry (air, land, or sea).
3. **Proceed to immigration counter** — Present passport and supporting documents to the immigration officer.
4. **Receive entry stamp** — The officer will stamp your passport with an authorized stay (typically up to 90 days).

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 3 months beyond arrival date
- **Onward/return ticket** (Travel): Proof of onward travel from Panama
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial): May be requested by immigration officials
- **Accommodation reservation** (Travel, optional): Hotel booking or invitation letter
- **Yellow fever vaccination certificate** (Supporting, optional): Required if arriving from a country with endemic yellow fever

## Proof of funds

- Bank statements
- Credit cards
- Cash

No specific minimum balance is published; sufficient funds for the intended stay are expected.

## Good to know

- Crime and civil unrest may occur; exercise increased caution.
- Some remote areas (Mosquito Gulf, Darién) are high-risk and should be avoided.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Passport validity less than 3 months beyond arrival** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 3 months after your planned departure from Panama.
- **Insufficient funds or lack of onward ticket** — Carry proof of sufficient funds and a confirmed return/onward ticket.
- **Previous overstay or immigration violations** — Respect the authorized stay period and comply with immigration rules.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Malta need a visa for Panama?

Citizens of Malta can visit Panama without a visa for up to 90 days. Visa type: Visa-free entry (90 days).

### How long can citizens of Malta stay in Panama?

Up to 90 days without a visa.

### What documents do citizens of Malta need for Panama?

Valid passport; Onward/return ticket; Proof of sufficient funds; Accommodation reservation; Yellow fever vaccination certificate.

### How long must my passport be valid for Panama?

At least 3 months.

## Sources

- [Panama International Travel Information - State Travel](https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Panama.html)
- Visas — EOP - Embassy of Panama (embassyofpanama.org, third-party site)
- Panama visa requirements for American citizens | Skyscanner (skyscanner.com, third-party site)

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- [Panama visa for every passport](/visa/panama)
- [Every destination for Malta passport holders](/visa/passport/malta)