Visa Requirements
Do Panamanian citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?
Official Requirement
Visa-free
for Panama citizens travelling to Costa Rica
Passport holders from eligible countries may enter Costa Rica without a visa for tourist stays of up to 180 days under a tourist visa waiver. The exact duration granted is at the discretion of the immigration officer on arrival.
Last checked 5 months ago (19 April 2026)
We are not a government authority. Requirements change without notice. Always verify with the official consulate link before travel.
No visa needed for this trip
Panama passport holders can enter Costa Rica for short visits without a visa. Check that your passport stays valid for the whole stay, carry proof of onward travel, and confirm the current entry conditions on the official source before you fly.
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At a glance
Key facts for Panamanian citizens visiting Costa Rica
- Requirement
- Visa-free
- Maximum stay
- Up to 180 days
- Official source
- Official source for this route →
Step by step
How Panamanian citizens enter Costa Rica
Check your passport is valid for the whole trip. Many countries also want it valid for a period beyond your departure date, so confirm the exact rule on the official page below.
Plan a trip of 180 days or fewer. Beyond that, Costa Rica needs a different permission and this page does not cover it.
Carry proof of onward or return travel and of where you are staying. Border officers ask for both, and an airline can refuse boarding without them.
Check the requirement again close to your departure date. This route was last checked on 19 April 2026, and rules change without notice.
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What Panamanian citizens ask about entering Costa Rica
No. Panamanian citizens can enter Costa Rica without a visa for a short tourist or business visit. This was last checked on 19 April 2026.
Up to 180 days on this entry route. A longer trip needs a different permission, which this page does not cover. A border officer decides the length granted on the day.
A passport valid for the trip, proof of onward or return travel, and proof of where you are staying. Officers can ask for evidence that you can support yourself for the visit. Entry is always the officer's decision, whatever the paperwork says.
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Changes to this route
No changes recorded since the first check on 19 April 2026.
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