Straight answer, official source, and how long it takes.
No visa for tourism by air or land — initial stay up to 90 days at the officer's discretion (Smartraveller). Arriving by private or other non-cruise boat needs a visa.
No visa application needed for Australian passport holders on a short tourist or business trip. Just check your passport meets the validity rules below before you fly.
Book a travel clinic appointment 6–8 weeks before you fly.
Required only if you're travelling from — or transiting through — a country with active transmission.
Certificate required if arriving from (or transiting) a country with yellow fever transmission risk.
Not required for entry — advised by NHS / CDC for most travellers.
Recommended — food & water borne.
Recommended, especially for longer stays or rural travel.
Recommended on health grounds for mainland east of the Canal Zone (Darién region).
No vaccine — antimalarials + bite avoidance recommended for risk regions.
Which countries require the certificate, timing, cost, and the 10-day validity rule.
Not medical advice. Always confirm with your GP, travel nurse, or a Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre — requirements change and can vary based on where you're arriving from.
Australians arriving by air or land for tourism don't need a visa. Smartraveller says you can stay up to 90 days initially, at the border officer's discretion; Panama's immigration service describes tourist stays of up to three months counted from entry. Cruise passengers in port transit can also stay up to 90 days visa-free. If you arrive by any other boat (for example a yacht), you need a visa — Smartraveller lists USD 100 for the visa plus USD 5 registration per passenger or crew member, and other charges may apply. You need a return or onward ticket and proof of funds, and you complete an online immigration and customs declaration. Business travel was not checked — confirm with Panamanian authorities.
For Australian passport holders, tourism or short business trips.
| Passport | Australian passport |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Tourism only (business not checked — confirm with Panamanian authorities) |
| Visa required | No, not for short stays |
| Maximum stay | Up to 90 days initially at the officer's discretion (Smartraveller); Panama's immigration service says up to three months from entry |
| Passport validity | Original passport with at least 3 months' validity at entry (Panama immigration service) |
| Return/onward ticket | Yes — return or onward ticket, plus proof of funds: Smartraveller says USD 1,000 or equivalent, or a credit card; Panama's immigration service lists a minimum of B/.500. Sources differ — confirm what proof is accepted before you travel. |
| Arrival form | Online immigration and customs declaration before arrival (declaraciondeviajero.ana.gob.pa) |
| Last checked | 22 July 2026 |
Yes, Australian citizens need an eVisa for Brazil for tourism or short business trips starting from April 10, 2025.
Read the dossierNo, Australian citizens do not need a visa for short tourist or business trips to Argentina.
Read the dossierNo, Australian citizens do not need a visa for short tourism or business trips to Chile.
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