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πΏπΌ Does a Zimbabwean need a visa for Panama π΅π¦?
Yes. Zimbabwean passport holders need a visa for Panama, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Panama before travelling.
Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Zimbabwean citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Panama or its official government website before you travel.
What this means for your trip
You apply at an embassy, consulate or authorised visa centre of the destination, usually with an application form, passport photos, bank statements, travel itinerary and accommodation bookings.
Processing takes days to weeks, and some embassies require an interview; start the application well before your trip.
Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.
Panama at a glance
Capital: Panama City Β· Currency: Panamanian balboa (PAB, B/.); United States dollar (USD, $) Β· Official languages: Spanish Β· Calling code: +507
U.S. State Department travel advisory for Panama: Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (updated 19 August 2026). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.
Plugs and voltage
You need a travel adapter: Panama uses plug types A, B, Zimbabwe uses G. Mains voltage differs (Panama: 110 V; Zimbabwe: 220 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100β240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.
More about entering Panama β
Easier destinations near Panama for Zimbabwean passport holders
- π§πΏ Belize β Visa-free
- π§πΈ Bahamas β Visa-free 90 days
- π§π§ Barbados β Visa-free 180 days
- π©π² Dominica β Visa-free 21 days
- πͺπ¨ Ecuador β Visa-free 90 days
- ππΉ Haiti β Visa-free 90 days
- π»π¨ Saint Vincent and the Grenadines β Visa-free 90 days
- πΉπΉ Trinidad and Tobago β Visa-free
The other way round
π΅π¦ Panamanian passport holders visiting Zimbabwe: Panamanian passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Zimbabwe, usually at the airport or land border.
The Zimbabwean passport at a glance
All destinations for Zimbabwe passport holders β Β· Who needs a visa for Panama β
Questions
Do Zimbabwean citizens need a visa for Panama?
Zimbabwean passport holders need a visa for Panama, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Panama before travelling.
Does a Panamanian need a visa for Zimbabwe?
Panamanian passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Zimbabwe, usually at the airport or land border.