🇵🇦 Panama visa requirements for Tunisian citizens
Yes — Tunisian citizens need a visa to enter Panama, normally arranged through an embassy or consulate before traveling.
Entry rules for Tunisia passport holders
Tunisian citizens must obtain a visa before traveling to Panama. Applications generally go through a Panama embassy or consulate and require a completed form, passport photos, proof of accommodation and onward travel, and sometimes travel insurance. Start the process several weeks before your planned trip, as processing times vary.
Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Panama immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.
How this compares
The Tunisian passport ranks #126 worldwide, opening 70 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (36 visa-free, 31 with a visa on arrival and 3 with an eTA). Panama is not among them — it is one of the 93 destinations that still require an embassy visa or an application before departure.
The arrangement is reciprocal: Panamanian citizens traveling to Tunisia face the same requirement (visa required).
Across Central America as a whole, 2 of 7 destinations are open to Tunisian travelers without arranging a visa in advance.
About Panama
- Capital
- Panama City
- Region
- Central America
- Currency
- Panamanian balboa (B/.)
- Languages
- Spanish
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Frequently asked questions
Do Tunisian citizens need a visa for Panama?
Yes — Tunisian citizens need a visa to enter Panama, normally arranged through an embassy or consulate before traveling.
What currency is used in Panama?
The currency in Panama is the Panamanian balboa (B/.). The capital city is Panama City.
Is this information up to date?
Current status: Visa required for Tunisian citizens traveling to Panama. This page is built from the open Passport Index dataset, which was last updated on 2025-01-12. Visa rules can change between dataset updates, so always confirm with the Panama embassy or immigration authority before booking.
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Source data last updated 2025-01-12.