Panama visa for Gabonese citizens

Travelers from Gabon planning a visit to the vibrant nation of Panama can enjoy visa-free entry for tourist purposes, allowing for a generous stay of up to 90 days without needing to apply for any of the available visa types in advance. This convenient arrangement simplifies your travel preparations significantly. Given Gabon's location on the west coast of Central Africa and Panama's unique position as the bridge of the Americas, most flights will involve at least one stopover, often in European hubs like Paris or Amsterdam, presenting a substantial trans-Atlantic journey. Additionally, be prepared for a significant six-hour time difference and note that while Gabon speaks French, the official language in Panama is Spanish, though English is widely understood in tourist areas.

Visa-free90d stay· verified 2026-05-27

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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