Panama
No visa for under 90 days, with an onward ticket and evidence of USD 500 in funds.
No visa for under 90 days, with an onward ticket and evidence of USD 500 in funds.
Before you book
This block covers the standard case stated above. If your situation differs, open the consular source directly.
Passport valid for at least 3 months on arrival, with 6 months strongly recommended.
No visa for under 90 days, with an onward ticket and evidence of USD 500 in funds.
Under 90 days visa-free; extensions are limited to certain serious documented reasons.
Vaccines and health
Recommendations depend on age, health, stopovers, regions and season.
- Assess yellow fever requirements according to areas and transit countries.
- Discuss hepatitis A, typhoid or rabies based on trip length and style.
- Prevent dengue, chikungunya and Zika with appropriate mosquito protection.
Driving locally
An international driving permit is a translation: it never replaces your valid French licence.
Carry the French licence together with an international driving permit and check which convention the country recognises.
Service-Public · international permit ↗Documents to prepare
- Required identity document and a separate copy
- Authorisation, visa or QR code available offline
- Return ticket and first accommodation address
- Medical insurance and assistance number
- Prescriptions and medicines in original packaging
- French licence and any required supporting permit
What can change the answer
Frequently asked questions
Is a visa or authorisation required?
No visa for under 90 days, with an onward ticket and evidence of USD 500 in funds.
Which vaccines should I consider?
Routine vaccines, hepatitis A and mosquito-borne risks should be reviewed according to the regions visited.
Is a French driving licence sufficient?
Carry the French licence together with an international driving permit and check which convention the country recognises.
When should this information be checked again?
Check once before any non-refundable purchase, then again 48 to 72 hours before departure. The destination authorities and carrier retain the final say.