Bulgaria passport → Panama
Do Bulgarian citizens need a visa for Panama?
Visa-free entry180 days
Bulgarian passport holders can visit Panama without a visa for up to 180 days.
What this means for your trip
- Carry a passport valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates; this is the most common rule.
- Immigration may ask for a return or onward ticket, hotel bookings and proof of funds.
- Visa-free entry is for tourism and short visits. Work and long stays need a proper visa.
Panama at a glance
- Capital
- Panama City
- Currency
- Panamanian balboa (PAB), United States dollar (USD)
- Languages
- Spanish
- Calling code
- +507
- Region
- Central America
Panama for other passports
- BulgariaVisa-free180 days
IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa-free180 days
United KingdomVisa-free90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaVisa required
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required
Nearby in Central America for Bulgarian passport holders
BelizeVisa-free
Costa RicaVisa-free90 days
El SalvadorVisa-free180 days
GuatemalaVisa-free90 days
HondurasVisa-free90 days
MexicoVisa-free180 days
NicaraguaVisa-free90 days
Common questions
Do Bulgarian citizens need a visa for Panama?
Bulgarian passport holders can visit Panama without a visa for up to 180 days.
How long can Bulgarian citizens stay in Panama?
Up to 180 days under the current visa-free rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
Can Bulgarian citizens get a visa on arrival in Panama?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
How many countries can Bulgarian citizens visit without a visa?
156 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Bulgaria passport ranks #8 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Bulgarian citizens (edited 10 Oct 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Panama before you travel.