Thailand passport → Panama
Do Thai citizens need a visa for Panama?
Visa-free entry90 days
Thai passport holders can visit Panama without a visa for up to 90 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
- ThailandVisa-free90 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 Thai passport holders
BelizeVisa required
Costa RicaVisa required
El SalvadorVisa required
GuatemalaVisa required
HondurasVisa required
MexicoVisa required
NicaraguaVisa required
Common questions
Do Thai citizens need a visa for Panama?
Thai passport holders can visit Panama without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can Thai citizens stay in Panama?
Up to 90 days under the current visa-free rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
Can Thai citizens get a visa on arrival in Panama?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
How many countries can Thai citizens visit without a visa?
74 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Thailand passport ranks #57 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Thai citizens (edited 6 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.