You need a visa for Panama if you have an Omani passport

These visas exist for Panama, but they cannot be applied for online with Omani nationality. Tell us about your trip and we will come back with the options and a price.

Visa required

Frequently asked questions

Do Omani citizens need a visa for Panama?

Yes. Omani citizens need a visa for Panama. It is not available online — the application goes through an embassy or consulate.

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What Panama may ask for

Not every traveller is asked for all of these. A valid passport is checked every time; the rest is a spot check at the border, and some items belong to a visa application rather than the crossing itself.

Passport valid 6+ months with 2 blank pages
Passport photo 35x45mm, white background
Hotel booking or invitation letter from host
Return flight or onward travel itinerary
Proof of sufficient funds ($500+ USD)
Completed visa application form

Entry requirements for Omani travellers

These rules apply specifically to Omani passport holders entering Panama as tourists. Each one links to the official source where available.

Required
Mandatory proof of return or onward ticket from Panama
Travelers require proof of a ticket showing a return to their origin country or the next destination from Panama.
- This requirement doesn’t apply to the following travelers: -Nationals of Panama; -Foreign nationals residing in Panama.
Visit Panama Last checked 2026-08-05
Required
Travelers require a passport valid for at least 3 months from the time of entry
Travelers need a valid passport to enter Panama. The traveler's passport must remain valid for at least 3 months after the traveler arrives in Panama.
Embassy of Panama - Washington D.C. Last checked 2026-08-05
May be required
Proof of minimum funds may be required
Travelers may be required to prove economic solvency of at least USD 500.00 to enter Panama. Please see the source for more details.
Embassy of Panama in the United States Last checked 2026-08-05
May be required
Travel Declaration form may be required before arrival
Travelers arriving at Panama via Tocumen International Airport (PTY) or Scarlett Martinez International Airport (RIH) who need to declare more than PAB 10,000 must complete a customs form before arrival. Travelers not declaring PAB 10,000 are not required to complete this form. Different requirements apply to travelers entering Panama via Panama Pacifico International Airport (BLB) : -Travelers entering Panama via Panama Pacifico International Airport (BLB) can complete the form online or by completing a physical document their airline distributes. Different requirements may apply to other airports.
Panama Customs declaration Last checked 2026-08-05
May be required
Travel Declaration form may be required before exiting Panama
Travelers exiting Panama via Tocumen International Airport (PTY) or Scarlett Martinez International Airport (RIH) declaring more than PAB 10,000 must complete a customs form before departure. Travelers not declaring PAB 10,000 are not required to complete this form. Different requirements apply to travelers exiting Panama via Panama Pacifico International Airport (BLB): -Travelers exiting Panama via Panama Pacifico International Airport (BLB) can complete the form online or by completing a physical document their airline distributes. Different requirements may apply to other airports.
Panama Customs declaration Last checked 2026-08-05
Recommended
Recommended vaccinations for Panama
Travelers should consider: -Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B vaccines; -Typhoid vaccine for visits to smaller cities or rural areas; -Routine vaccines including Measles; -Yellow Fever vaccination if traveling to the region of Embera and Kuna Yala, the province of Darien, and areas of the provinces of Colon and Panama that are east of the Canal. Yellow Fever vaccination is not recommended for travelers whose itineraries are limited to the following areas: west of the Canal, the city of Panama, the Canal area itself, Balboa Islands (Pearl Islands) and San Blas Islands. Additional vaccine recommendations may apply. Consult your healthcare provider and check the source for details.
CDC - Panama Last checked 2026-08-05
Not required
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Panama
Travelers don’t need proof of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to Panama.
Last checked 2026-08-05
Not required
Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required
Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to Panama.
Last checked 2026-08-05
May be required
Transit visa may be required
International travelers don't need a visa to transit through Panama if they stay within the airport transit area for a maximum of 12 hours. Visit the government site to check the other entry requirements
- This transit visa requirement doesn’t apply to the following travelers: -Travelers with a valid permanent residency or used multiple entry visa with 6 months remaining validity from Canada, United Kingdom, United States, Singapore, Australia, South Korea, Japan and any European Union member state.
Last checked 2026-08-05