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Panama Visa Requirements, Fees & Application Guide

Many nationalities enter Panama visa-free — check your passport in seconds, or let us confirm it.

Flat fee per applicant · government fee paid separately
Licensed Singapore agency (TA04014) Government-sourced Verified 19 August 2026

Panama visa at a glance

Government visa fee
0 (no Panama visa fee)
Processing time
On arrival
Validity
Tied to the underlying foreign visa
Maximum stay
30 days
Visa required?
Indian and other stamped-visa nationals holding a valid multiple-entry visa (used at least once) or residence from USA, Canada, UK, Schengen, or Australia with min 6 months validity
Arrival card
None (electronic affidavit for some airlines)
Official government fees are paid to the authorities and are separate from any HolidaySG service fee. Application support from a licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).

Do you need a visa for Panama?

Travellers from ~150 countries: Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, USA, Canada, UK, all EU, Australia, NZ, UAE, Israel, Türkiye, Russia, South Africa, all Latin America etc. — 90 days (180 for some). Also holders of a valid multiple-entry US/Canada/UK/Australia/Schengen/Japan/Korea visa (used once) — 30 days. can generally enter Panama without a visa. Indian and other stamped-visa nationals holding a valid multiple-entry visa (used at least once) or residence from USA, Canada, UK, Schengen, or Australia with min 6 months validity

Who does NOT need a visa

Passport holders from ~150 countries: Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, USA, Canada, UK, all EU, Australia, NZ, UAE, Israel, Türkiye, Russia, South Africa, all Latin America etc. — 90 days (180 for some). Also holders of a valid multiple-entry US/Canada/UK/Australia/Schengen/Japan/Korea visa (used once) — 30 days. do not require a visa for Panama for eligible short visits. Always confirm your passport type and length of stay against the official source before travelling.

Reviewed against official government sources (Servicio Nacional de Migración Panamá) · Last verified 19 August 2026 · HolidaySG — licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).

Official Panama visa options

Verified from government sources · 19 Aug 2026
Visa on arrival: No e-Visa: No

Visa-free entry

Official fee: 0 (no Panama visa fee)
Validity
Tied to the underlying foreign visa
Max stay
30 days
Time to verify
At check-in / on arrival
Time to approval
On arrival
Processing time
On arrival
Where to apply
https://www.migracion.gob.pa/

Who needs it: Indian and other stamped-visa nationals holding a valid multiple-entry visa (used at least once) or residence from USA, Canada, UK, Schengen, or Australia with min 6 months validity

Visa-free: ~150 countries: Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, USA, Canada, UK, all EU, Australia, NZ, UAE, Israel, Türkiye, Russia, South Africa, all Latin America etc. — 90 days (180 for some). Also holders of a valid multiple-entry US/Canada/UK/Australia/Schengen/Japan/Korea visa (used once) — 30 days.

Required documents

  • Valid passport (6+ months)
  • Valid multiple-entry US/Canada/UK/Schengen/Australia visa already used at least once, 6+ months validity
  • Return/onward ticket
  • Proof of funds min US$500
  • Hotel booking / address in Panama

Arrival card: None (electronic affidavit for some airlines)

Extra charges: Must show proof of economic solvency of at least US$500 on entry

Proof of US$500 funds may be checked.

Source: Servicio Nacional de Migración Panamá · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.

Stamped tourist visa (consular)

Official fee: US$50 (approx.)
Validity
90 days to enter
Max stay
30–90 days
Processing time
2–4 weeks
Where to apply
Panamanian consulate covering your residence (Singapore: Embassy of Panama)

Who needs it: India (without qualifying visa), China, Vietnam, Philippines, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Nepal, most of Africa & Middle East.

Required documents

  • Passport valid ≥6 months with blank pages
  • Recent passport photo (white background)
  • Confirmed return/onward flight
  • Accommodation booking
  • Proof of sufficient funds (bank statement)
  • Visa application form
  • Photo
  • Employment / income proof
  • Itinerary

Arrival card: None

A used multiple-entry US visa gives 30-day visa-free entry instead.

Source: Servicio Nacional de Migración Panamá · verified 16 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.

Stamped (Consular) Tourist Visa

Max stay
30 days
Where to apply
https://panamamissionindia.com/

Who needs it: Indian nationals (and other restricted nationalities) without a qualifying US/Canada/UK/Schengen/Australia visa

Required documents

  • Application form
  • Passport 6+ months validity
  • Photos
  • Return ticket
  • Bank statements / proof of funds
  • Hotel booking
  • Yellow fever certificate if applicable

Source: Official government source · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.

Need help applying? HolidaySG handles the paperwork end-to-end.

Panama visa — frequently asked questions

No. Panama has no e-visa or ETA system. You either qualify for visa-free entry (via a valid foreign visa) or get a stamped consular visa.
Yes. Under Executive Decree 196 (28 Oct 2024), Indians holding a valid multiple-entry US visa that has been used at least once and has 6+ months validity can enter Panama visa-free as tourists. Valid Canada, UK, Schengen or Australia visas/residence also qualify.
Proof of economic solvency of at least US$500 is required on entry.
No. Singapore passport holders can enter Panama visa-free for tourism.
Tourist stays are generally up to 30 days (extendable at immigration up to the standard tourist limit); confirm with immigration on arrival.
Indian nationals must apply for a stamped tourist visa in person at the Consulate General of Panama in Mumbai or the Embassy in New Delhi before travelling.
Yes. The foreign visa must be multiple-entry and previously used at least once in the issuing country's territory.

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