Panama Eliminates Visa Requirement for Tourists Holding Visas from Selected Countries

Executive Decree No. 196 of October 28, 2024, has been published, amending Article 2 of Executive Decree No. 521 of August 6, 2018.

This new Decree eliminates the visa requirement for entry into the Republic of Panama as a tourist for foreign nationals who would otherwise require a Panamanian visa, provided they hold a valid visa to enter any of the following countries:

• Canada

• United States of America

• Commonwealth of Australia

• Republic of Korea

• State of Japan

• United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

• Republic of Singapore

• Any of the member states of the European Union

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