Panama passport → Tanzania
Do Panamanian citizens need a visa for Tanzania?
Visa on arrival
Panamanian passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Tanzania. You do not need to apply before you fly.
What this means for your trip
- Keep the visa fee ready, ideally in US dollars or the local currency, plus passport photos.
- Expect to show a return ticket, hotel booking and proof of funds at the counter.
- Some countries also offer the same visa online, which can save queueing on arrival.
Tanzania at a glance
- Capital
- Dodoma
- Currency
- Tanzanian shilling (TZS)
- Languages
- English, Swahili
- Calling code
- +255
- Region
- Eastern Africa
Tanzania for other passports
- PanamaVisa on arrival
IndiaVisa on arrival90 days
United StatesVisa on arrival90 days
United KingdomVisa on arrival90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa on arrival90 days
ChinaVisa on arrival90 days
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistaneVisa
BangladesheVisa
Sri LankaVisa on arrival90 days
NepalVisa on arrival90 days
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa on arrival90 days
Nearby in Eastern Africa for Panamanian passport holders
MauritiusVisa-free180 days
BurundiVisa on arrival30 days
ComorosVisa on arrival45 days
MadagascarVisa on arrival90 days
MalawiVisa on arrival90 days
MozambiqueVisa on arrival30 days
RwandaVisa on arrival30 days
UgandaVisa on arrival
Common questions
Do Panamanian citizens need a visa for Tanzania?
Panamanian passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Tanzania. You do not need to apply before you fly.
How long can Panamanian citizens stay in Tanzania?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
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 Tanzania before you travel.