Panama visa-free entry for citizens of Madagascar: 2026 entry rules

No. A passport from Madagascar allows entry to Panama without a visa for a tourist stay. The maximum authorised stay is 90 days; this is time spent in the country, not a document validity or a processing time. For a longer stay or another purpose, check with the embassy or consulate of Panama.

Since no visa is required, there is no processing time to plan for. Plan your itinerary so that you leave Panama before the end of the 90 days allowed, and check transit rules if your journey includes a stopover. Consult official Panamanian information before departure, as entry rules can change.

Present a valid passport in good condition whose remaining validity meets Panamanian requirements, to be checked with the mission of Panama. A return or onward ticket and proof of funds may be requested at immigration control. Admission remains at the officers’ discretion, so keep your accommodation bookings at hand.

No visa application is needed for this short stay, so there is no visa fee. Prepare your passport, proof of your return or onward ticket and the address of your accommodation. If a website demands payment for a so-called visa to Panama, check the information with the embassy or consulate of Panama before paying.