Panama visa for Ecuadorian citizens

Ecuadorian citizens can enjoy a remarkably smooth journey to Panama, as travel for tourism is entirely visa-free, allowing for an extended stay of up to 90 days. With a single, straightforward tourist visa type available, planning your adventure to the Isthmus is made simple. Travelers from Ecuador will find the currency transition seamless, as both nations predominantly use the US Dollar, simplifying financial planning significantly. Direct flights from major Ecuadorian cities like Quito and Guayaquil to Panama City are frequent, often taking just a few hours, making this vibrant Central American destination highly accessible.

Visa-free90d stay· verified 2026-05-27

Entry requirements

Passport validity
3+ months
Onward ticket
Required
Funds proof
$500 / person
Yellow fever cert.
Required

Visa options

TouristTourist Visa (Stamped Visa – EV‑2)
30dmultiple-entryvalid 3y
TouristAuthorized Visa for Tourists of Restricted Countries (PV‑1)
30d
TouristTourist Card (Tarjeta de Turismo – TT‑3)
90d
TouristVisa‑Exempt Entry (Visa Exemption – EV‑5)
90d$0multiple-entry
TouristVisa‑Exempt Entry for U.S. and Canadian Citizens (Resolution 22706)
180d$0multiple-entry
TouristThird‑Country Visa Exemption Entry (Executive Decree No. 521)
30d$0
TouristVisa Abolition Agreement Entry (ASV‑4)
90d$0multiple-entry
TransitTransit Visa

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