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Kenya passport to Panama
Kenya 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
eTA
TStay 90 days
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Key facts
- Panama lets 116 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Kenya is not one of them.
- Kenya passports get “Visa required” at 90 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, Panama passports get “eTA” in Kenya.
Nearby passports travelling to 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
Connection likely
KenyaPanama- Typical duration
- 18.3 hours
- From
- NBO · MBA · WJR
- To
- PTY · BOC · DAV
Usual hubs
Netherlands · 21.4 hours
France · 21 hours
Duration 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.
Kenya
Country profile
Capital
Nairobi
Population
53.3 million
Area
582,650 km²
Currency
Kenyan shilling KES
Languages
English, Swahili
Time zone
UTC+03:00
Foreign-born
992,536 · 2024
Migrant share
1.8%
Ethnic groups · 2019
- Kikuyu17.1%
- Luhya14.3%
- Kalenjin13.4%
- Luo10.7%
- Kamba9.8%
- other8.2%
- Other26.5%
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
Kenya · Visa required
FAQ
Does a Kenya 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 Kenya?
The reverse result is “eTA”.