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Verified June 2026

Do Panamanians need ETIAS?

Yes

Yes. Panamanian citizens are visa-exempt for short stays, so once ETIAS launches Panamanians will need an ETIAS authorisation to enter the Schengen area.

Needs ETIAS?
Yes
Cost
€20
Validity
3 yrs
From
Q4 2026

Panama's citizens can visit the Schengen area without a visa for short stays, and that visa-free status is what brings them within ETIAS. ETIAS is a quick online authorisation, not a visa.

The 90/180 rule still applies to Panamanians in full; ETIAS is the authorisation you arrange before you travel and keep linked to your passport.

Passport requirements

Your Panamanian passport must be valid for at least three months beyond your planned departure from Europe and issued within the previous 10 years. Because ETIAS is bound to a single passport, renewing your document means applying for a new authorisation linked to the new passport.

How Panamanians will apply

When ETIAS launches, Panamanians will apply online on the official EU portal, pay €20 (free under 18 or over 70), and receive an authorisation linked to their passport for up to 3 years. It is not a visa - see what ETIAS is and how it differs from a visa.

ETIAS gets Panamanians to the border; it does not extend the stay. Check how many days are left with the free 90/180 calculator.

Frequently asked questions

Do Panamanians need ETIAS?

Yes. Panamanian citizens are visa-exempt for short stays, so once ETIAS launches Panamanians will need an ETIAS authorisation to enter the Schengen area.

How much will ETIAS cost Panamanians?

€20 per application, free for travellers under 18 or over 70. One authorisation lasts up to 3 years. See ETIAS cost.

When will Panamanians need ETIAS from?

From the launch of ETIAS, expected in the last quarter of 2026. No exact date is set yet - track it on the ETIAS start date page.

Does ETIAS change the 90-day limit for Panamanians?

No. ETIAS lets you travel, but the 90/180-day rule still caps short stays at 90 days in any 180. Plan it with the 90/180 calculator.

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