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Passport/Visa
| | Passport Required? | Visa Required? | Return Ticket Required? | | British | Yes | 1 | Yes | | Australian | Yes | 3 | Yes | | Canadian | Yes | 3 | Yes | | USA | No | 3 | Yes | | OtherEU | Yes | 1/2/3 | Yes | | Japanese | Yes | 3 | Yes |
Note: (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; contact the Embassy (or Consular section at Embassy) if in doubt.
PASSPORTS: Passport valid for a minimum of 6 months required by all (except nationals of USA holding a birth certificate or naturalisation papers).
VISAS: Required by all for except the following for stays of up to 90 days (at the discretion of the Immigration authorities):
(a) 1. nationals of Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Chile, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Finland, France, Germany, Guatemala, Honduras, Hungary, Israel, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and Uruguay;
(b) any holders of British passports, except for those issued in Hong Kong, who were born in Hong Kong.
Note: Nationals of Czech Republic, Cyprus, Dominican Republic, Egypt, Peru, Philippines and Singapore may only enter Panama if they have a visa.
TOURIST CARD: A Tourist Card will be issued in lieu of a visa to the following for stays of up to 30 days (extendable to 90 days at the discretion of the Immigration authorities):
(a) 2. nationals of Greece;
(b) 3. nationals of Antigua &Barbuda, Aruba, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Curacao, Ecuador, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, Japan, Korea (Rep. of), Malta, Mexico, Monaco, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Paraguay, Portugal, St Kitts &Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent &the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, São Tomé&Principe, Surinam, Taiwan, Trinidad &Tobago, USA, Venezuela and Vatican City.
Types of visa and cost: Tourist: £10. 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 on arrival at the airport). The Consulate in London charges £10. Some nationals can obtain the Tourist Card free of charge (including nationals of Colombia, Denmark, Mexico, Norway, Sweden and USA). Enquire at the Consulate for details.
Validity: Visas and Tourist Cards are valid within a 3-month period from the date of issue and allow stays for up to 30 days (extendable to 90 days at discretion of Immigration authorities).
Application to: Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy); see address section. A Tourist Card can be issued either by the travel agent or on the flight or at the airport.
Application requirements: (a) Completed application form. (b) Passport valid for at least 6 months. (c) 2 passport-size photos. (d) Return or onward ticket.
For countries requiring special authorisation: (a)-(d) and, (e) Letter from the person in Panama taking responsibility for applicant. (f) Proof of financial stability in cash, traveller's cheques or bank statements.
Working days required: Normally 24 hours when applying in person; up to 10 days depending on nationality.
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