Do Australian passport holders need a visa for Panama?
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How we checkNo visa. Australian passport holders get an initial stay of 90 days on arrival by air or land.
Smartraveller says you will not need a visa if you arrive by air or land and will be granted an initial stay of 90 days, which is not guaranteed and is at the discretion of immigration officials. You need to show the equivalent of USD 1,000 or a credit card and a return or onward ticket. Arriving by a private boat needs a visa.
Source: Smartraveller, Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Checked Oct 2, 2026See the source
- Maximum stay
- 90 days initial stay
- "The maximum 90-day period is not guaranteed." The decision is at the discretion of immigration authorities.
- Proof of funds
- USD 1,000 or a credit card
- To enter you will need the equivalent of USD1,000 or a credit card.
- Onward ticket
- Return or onward ticket
- Required as proof alongside your funds.
- Passport validity
- Not stated for Panama
- Smartraveller says many countries require 6 months in general; Panama's immigration service lists 3 months, so check with your airline.
- Entry stamp
- Get one on entry
- You may face a fine up to USD1,000 and delays if you cannot show an entry-stamped passport when leaving.