Panama Passport/Visa

Passport Required?
British Yes
Australian Yes
Canadian Yes
USA Yes
Other EU Yes
Visa Required?
British No
Australian No/1
Canadian No/1
USA No/1
Other EU No/2
Return Ticket Required?
British Yes
Australian Yes
Canadian Yes
USA Yes
Other EU Yes

Passports

Passport valid for a minimum of six months required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.

Passport Note

Many nationals requiring visas also require authorisation from the Immigration Authorities in Panama before entry.

Visas

Not required by all nationals referred to in the chart above for stays of up to 90 days except:
1. nationals of Australia, Canada and USA who will be issued a tourist card in lieu of a visa for stays of up to 30 days (extendable to 90 days at the discretion of the immigration authorities);
2.  nationals of Bulgaria and Romania who do require a visa.


Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see Contact Addresses).

Visa Note

Types of Visa and Cost

Tourist: £30. Tourist card: Prices vary, depending on nationality and also on where the tourist card is obtained from (eg prior to departure, on the flight or upon arrival at the airport). Some nationals can obtain the tourist card free of charge (including nationals of the USA). Enquire at the consulate for details.

Validity

Visas and tourist cards are valid within a three-month period from the date of issue and allow stays for up to 30 days (extendable to 90 days at discretion of immigration authorities).

Applications to:

Consulate (or consular section at embassy); see Contact Addresses. A tourist card can be issued either by the travel agent or on the flight or at the airport.

Working Days Required

Normally 24 hours if no authorisation is needed; up to 40 days if authorisation (which depends on nationality) is needed.
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