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Panama visa requirements for South Korea citizens (2026)

Visa-free · up to 90 days. No. South Korea passport holders do not need a visa for Panama for tourism and can stay up to 90 days. You still need a valid passport and should carry proof of onward travel.

Visa-free for up to 90 days, no advance application needed.

VTBy the Visa and Trips editorial teamLast updated

Panama entry requirements for South Korea citizens

Requirement
Visa-free
Allowed stay
90 days

What to bring to Panama

  • Passport valid for the whole stay (many countries expect 6 months beyond arrival)
  • Return or onward ticket
  • Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or host address)
  • Proof of sufficient funds (bank card or recent statement)
  • Any arrival card or registration the destination asks for

Panama at a glance for travellers

  • 116 of 198 passports can enter Panama without a visa (visa-free, visa on arrival or an ETA).
  • The South Korea passport gets visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 151 destinations in our dataset.

Sources and last checked

WhatOfficial sourceChecked
Requirement & allowed stayOpen passport-index dataset (passportindex.org data, 17 Feb 2026)17 Feb 2026
Official portalPanama Servicio Nacional de Migración23 Oct 2026
Independent official overviewUK FCDO, Panama entry requirements22 Oct 2026

The Visa and Trips editorial team checks these sources every week. See our editorial and verification policy.

Frequently asked questions

Do South Korea citizens need a visa for Panama?

No. South Korea passport holders do not need a visa for Panama for tourism and can stay up to 90 days. You still need a valid passport and should carry proof of onward travel.

How long can South Korea passport holders stay in Panama?

Up to 90 days per visit for tourism without a visa. Overstaying can lead to fines or entry bans.

What documents do South Korea passport holders need for Panama?

Passport valid for the whole stay (many countries expect 6 months beyond arrival); Return or onward ticket; Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or host address); Proof of sufficient funds (bank card or recent statement); Any arrival card or registration the destination asks for.

Do South Korea passport holders need to apply for anything before travelling to Panama?

No advance visa application is needed for a tourist visit. Carry a valid passport and proof of onward travel.