You do not need a visa for Saint Barthélemy if you have a Panamanian passport

No visa needed

Panamanian citizens can enter Saint Barthélemy without applying for a visa in advance. Check your passport validity and any onward-travel requirements before you fly.

Visa-free

Frequently asked questions

Do Panamanian citizens need a visa for Saint Barthélemy?

No. Panamanian citizens can enter Saint Barthélemy without applying for a visa in advance.

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What Saint Barthélemy 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 3+ months beyond stay with 2 blank pages
Passport photo 35x45mm, white background
Hotel or villa booking confirmation required
Return flight or onward travel itinerary
Proof of sufficient funds for your stay
Travel insurance with medical coverage recommended

Entry requirements for Panamanian travellers

These rules apply specifically to Panamanian passport holders entering Saint Barthélemy as tourists. Each one links to the official source where available.

Required
Mandatory travel health insurance
Travelers must have travel health insurance when visiting Saint Barthelemy. Insurance should cover at least EUR 30,000.00, be valid in all Schengen countries, and cover the entire duration of stay.
France-visas Last checked 2026-07-30
Required
Travelers require a passport valid for at least 3 months after the traveler exits France
Travelers need a valid passport to enter France. The traveler's passport must have been issued less than 10 years before the traveler's arrival date and remain valid for at least 3 months after the traveler's departure from France.
European Union Last checked 2026-07-30
Not required
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Saint Barthelemy
Travelers don’t need proof of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to Saint Barthelemy.
Last checked 2026-07-30
Not required
Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required
Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to Saint Barthelemy.
Last checked 2026-07-30
Not required
Transit visa is not required
Travelers do not need a visa to transit through Saint Barthelemy.
Last checked 2026-07-30

A look at Saint Barthélemy

Gustavia Harbor - The charming capital with Swedish colonial heritage and luxury marina
Shell Beach - Famous for its unique shell-covered sand and crystal-clear waters
Luxury Villa - St. Barthelemy is famous for its exclusive private villa accommodations
Gustaf III Airport - One of the world's shortest runways at just 650 meters