Do Canadian passport holders need a visa for Panama?
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How we checkNo visa. Canadian passport holders can visit Panama as tourists for up to 180 days.
The Government of Canada lists a tourist visa as not required for stays up to 180 days. Renewing a tourist stay means leaving Panama for at least 30 days, and immigration officials may refuse re-entry after a short trip out. You must get an entry stamp and register your fingerprints and a facial scan at the port of entry.
Source: Government of Canada, Travel advice. Checked Oct 2, 2026See the source
- Maximum stay
- 180 days
- "Tourist visa: not required for stays up to 180 days." To renew as a tourist you must exit Panama for at least 30 days.
- Passport validity
- 3 months after you leave
- Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the date you expect to leave Panama.
- Funds and ticket
- May be asked
- Officials may ask you to show a return or onward ticket and proof of sufficient funds to cover your stay.
- Entry stamp
- Required
- You may be fined US$1,000 if you do not obtain an entry stamp.
- Yellow fever
- Proof from risk countries
- Proof of vaccination is required if you are coming from a country where yellow fever occurs.