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Dominican Republic passport to Panama
Dominican Republic passport holders need a visa for Panama, applied for at an embassy, consulate or visa centre before travel.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
Visa free
FStay 30 days
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Key facts
- Panama lets 116 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Dominican Republic is not one of them.
- Dominican Republic passports get “Visa required” at 85 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, Panama passports get “Visa free” in Dominican Republic.
Nearby passports travelling to Panama
Open to Dominican Republic passports near Panama
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flights, eSIM and insurance are third-party. Visatu does not take payment.
Flight corridor
Direct flights
Dominican RepublicPanama- Typical duration
- 2.3 hours
- From
- SDQ · PUJ · STI
- To
- PTY
Airlines Copa Airlines, Condor Flugdienst
Search live faresDuration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.
Dominican Republic
Country profile
Capital
Santo Domingo
Population
10.8 million
Area
48,730 km²
Currency
Dominican peso DOP
Languages
Spanish
Time zone
UTC-04:00
Foreign-born
738,667 · 2024
Migrant share
6.5%
Ethnic groups · 2014
- mixed70.4%
- Black15.8%
- White13.5%
- other0.3%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Panama
Country profile
Capital
Panama City
Population
4.1 million
Area
78,200 km²
Currency
Panamanian balboa PAB
Languages
Spanish
Time zone
UTC-05:00
Foreign-born
477,749 · 2024
Migrant share
10.6%
Ethnic groups · 2010
- Mestizo65%
- Indigenous12.3%
- Black or African descent9.2%
- Mulatto6.8%
- White6.7%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Travel notes
Plug
Type A
Mains
120 V · 60 Hz
Driving
Right
Emergency
Police 112 · Ambulance 112
Dialing code
+507
Airports
PTY · BOC · DAV · CTD
Highlights
- Panama Canal
- Casco Viejo
- San Blas
Dominican Republic · Visa required
FAQ
Does a Dominican Republic passport need a visa for Panama?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “Visa required”. confirm length of stay with the destination. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
No single stay length is recorded. Check Panama immigration or a mission.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Panama typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Panama mission.
What about a Panama passport entering Dominican Republic?
The reverse result is “Visa free”.