Assistance Fee
+ Government fee (paid to authorities)
Visa-free: 0 · Stamped tourist visa: US$50
See official fee detailsPanama Visa-free entry at a glance
- Government visa fee
- 0 (no Panama visa fee)
- HolidaySG service fee
- S$65.00
- Processing time
- On arrival
- 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)
Do you need a visa to 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 Aug 2026 · HolidaySG — licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).
Official Panama visa options
Verified from government sources · 19 Aug 2026Visa-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.
Who can apply
Panama visa requirements by nationality
Top 30 passports| Passport | Requirement | Max stay | Need help? |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇸🇬Singapore | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇲🇾Malaysia | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇮🇳India | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇮🇩Indonesia | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇵🇭Philippines | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇨🇳China | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇻🇳Vietnam | Visa required | 90 days | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇹🇭Thailand | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇰🇷South Korea | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇦🇺Australia | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇬🇧United Kingdom | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇺🇸United States | Visa-free (up to 180 days) | 180 days | No visa needed |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Visa required | 180 days | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇫🇷France | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇦🇪UAE | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇵🇰Pakistan | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇧🇩Bangladesh | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇱🇰Sri Lanka | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇭🇰Hong Kong | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇹🇼Taiwan | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇳🇿New Zealand | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇧🇷Brazil | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇷🇺Russia | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇿🇦South Africa | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇳🇬Nigeria | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇪🇬Egypt | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇲🇲Myanmar | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
General travel information from the Passport Index dataset; rules can depend on passport type, residence and purpose. Not your nationality? Use the checker or confirm with the official source above.
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