Panama visa-free entry for citizens of Chile: 2026 entry rules
No, citizens of Chile do not need a visa for a short stay in Panama (up to 90 days).
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Travellers from Chile do not apply for a visa for a tourist stay in Panama, but border control still asks for a file.
How long can citizens of Chile stay in Panama?
90 days
Visa-free entry allows a stay of 90 days. To stay longer, study or work, a visa is generally required.
What to show at the border of Panama
Documents required for a visa for Panama:
- Passport valid 3 months beyond departure
- Completed application form
- Two passport-size photos
- Flight itinerary
- Proof of sufficient funds
- Bank statements (3 months)
- Invitation letter (if applicable)
- Visa fee payment
Other visa types for Panama
A tourist stay is not the only purpose. These are the other permits the destination issues and that your nationality is eligible for, each with its own fee and processing time.
- Business visa
- Friendly Nations visa
- Short-Stay Remote Worker visa
- Family Reunification
- Pensionado visa (retiree)
- Qualified Investor visa
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Short-stay (tourism)
Visa-free
Entry regime
Visa-free
Duration
90 days
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Business visa
Consular visa
Duration
180 days
Price
100 USD
Processing time
15 business days
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Pensionado visa (retiree)
Retirement visa
Duration
Indefinite
Price
1,050 USD
Processing time
60 business days
Official websiteVerified
Short-Stay Remote Worker visa
Work visa
Duration
9 months (renewable)
Price
300 USD
Processing time
30 business days
Official websiteVerified
Friendly Nations visa
Long-stay
Duration
2 years
Price
1,050 USD
Processing time
60 business days
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Qualified Investor visa
Investor visa
Duration
5 years (then permanent)
Price
10,000 USD
Processing time
30 business days
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Family Reunification
Family reunification
Duration
2 years
Price
250–1,050 USD
Processing time
60 business days
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Frequently asked questions
Do you need a visa to travel to Panama from Chile?▾
No. Travellers from Chile can enter Panama without a visa for a tourist stay (allowed duration: 90 days).
What other visa types exist for Panama?▾
Depending on the purpose of stay, Panama offers among others: Business visa, Friendly Nations visa, Short-Stay Remote Worker visa, Family Reunification, Pensionado visa (retiree), Qualified Investor visa.
Data verified on 25/10/2026 · Our methodology
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