Panama Travel Guide - Passport/Visa

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

(a) No brief account of the complex Panamanian visa regulations is likely to be fully successful as passport and visa regulations are liable to change at short notice. (b) Panamanian immigration procedures are rigidly enforced and non-compliance with the regulations may result in transportation at carrier’s expense to country of origin. (c) Many nationals requiring visas also require authorisation from the Immigration Authorities in Panama before entry.

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).

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.

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).

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.

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