Panama passport → Mexico
Do Panamanian citizens need a visa for Mexico?
Visa-free entry180 days
Panamanian passport holders can visit Mexico 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.
Mexico at a glance
- Capital
- Mexico City
- Currency
- Mexican peso (MXN)
- Languages
- Spanish
- Calling code
- +52
- Region
- Central America
Mexico for other passports
- PanamaVisa-free180 days
IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa-free180 days
United KingdomVisa-free180 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free180 days
ChinaVisa required
SingaporeVisa-free180 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required
Nearby in Central America for Panamanian passport holders
BelizeVisa-free30 days
Costa RicaVisa-free90 days
El SalvadorVisa-free180 days
GuatemalaVisa-free90 days
HondurasVisa-free90 days
NicaraguaVisa-free90 days
Common questions
Do Panamanian citizens need a visa for Mexico?
Panamanian passport holders can visit Mexico without a visa for up to 180 days.
How long can Panamanian citizens stay in Mexico?
Up to 180 days under the current visa-free rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
Can Panamanian citizens get a visa on arrival in Mexico?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
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 Mexico before you travel.