Panama passport → Canada
Do Panamanian citizens need a visa for Canada?
Panamanian passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) before travelling to Canada. It is a short online application, not a full visa.
Sources differ on this route: another dataset lists it as visa required. Confirm on the official website before you travel.
What this means for your trip
- Apply only on the official government site; third-party sites charge extra.
- Apply a few days before travel; most approvals are quick but some take longer.
- The authorisation is linked to your passport. A new passport needs a new application.
Canada at a glance
- Capital
- Ottawa
- Currency
- Canadian dollar (CAD)
- Languages
- English, French
- Calling code
- +1
- Region
- Northern America
CA60.0°N · 95.0°WPhoto: Moxy
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Maple Leaf (Pantone).svg650 · Public domain · Wikimedia CommonsCanada for other passports
- PanamaeTA
IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa-free180 days
United KingdomeTA180 days
United Arab EmirateseTA180 days
ChinaVisa required
SingaporeeTA180 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required
Nearby in Northern America for Panamanian passport holders
- United StatesVisa required
Common questions
Do Panamanian citizens need a visa for Canada?
Panamanian passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) before travelling to Canada. It is a short online application, not a full visa.
How long can Panamanian citizens stay in Canada?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Panamanian citizens get a visa on arrival in Canada?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Panamanian citizens visit without a visa?
125 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Panama passport ranks #30 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Panamanian 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 Canada before you travel.