WE CAN OBTAIN PANAMA VISA FOR YOU
Individuals from certain countries, must apply to obtain VISA to enter the Republic of Panama. All applicats must retain a Panamanian attorney in order to submit their visa applications to the immigration office.
HOW TO APPLY FOR PANAMA VISA?
Our experienced attorneys would apply to obtain visa for the foreign applicants and upon approval, we advise you to visit a Panama embassy or consulate near you, to have his/her passport stamped. Once this process is completed, the applicant can purchase a round trip ticket and enter Panama. The Panama visa process usually takes between 1-3 months. In order to apply for Panama VISA, applicants must sign a POWER OF ATTORNEY.
VISA APPLICATION PROCESS
1- A valid passport required
2- Must authenticate his police report
3- 3 passport size photos required
4- A Panama citizen must sponsor the applicant
5- An invitation letter is required from the sponsor
6- Certified check of $1,000. is required.
7- Hotel reservation required.
8- Airline reservation required.
9- Applicant must pay the required immigration fee.
CITIZENS OF WHAT COUNTRIES NEED TO APPLY FOR VISA?
If you are citizen of countries such as AFRICA, INDIA, PAKISTAN, BANGLADESH, HAITI, INDONESIA, EGYPT, IRAN, AFGANISTAN or OTHER MIDDLE EAST COUNTRIES, you need to apply for a tourist visa before entering Panama. If the visa is granted, it is usually for a period of 14 days however duration of visa can be extended.
Panama visa is not required for individuals of Friendly Nations. For example if you are from USA or any European country, there is no need to apply for a visa to enter Panama.
Visa waiver Countries
If you are a citizen of the following 50 Fiendly Nations, there is no need to apply for a visa to enter Panama:
Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Singapore, Taiwan, and the United States.
WHAT IS PANAMA VISA REQUIREMENTS?
IMMIGRATION AND VISAS
VISA EXEMPTION:
The immigration Law, EXECUTIVE DECREE # 521
Article 1: “Any person of nationality who requires a visa to enter the Republic of Panama, who has a valid Visa or Residency, duly issued by Canada, the United States of America, the Commonwealth of Australia, the Republic of Korea, the State of Japan, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Republic of Singapore and any of the States that make up the European Union, may enter the national territory.
Article 2: The visa granted by the countries mentioned in the previous article must be a multiple entry visa, has been used previously in the territory of the granting State and its validity shall not be less than six (6) months at the time of entering Panamanian territory. . If you meet the following requirements, you will qualify to enter Panama.
Each applicant must have;
- A valid passport with minimum of three months to expire.
- A multiple entry visa with six (6) months of remaining validity from one of the countries mentioned above.
- Proof of economic solvency in the aount of $500. upon entering Panama.
NO VISA REQUIRED: IF YOU ARE FROM ANY OF THE FOLLOWING COUNTRIES
According to the immigration laws, the maximum amount of time that a tourist can stay in Panama is 3 months. Below we list countries thatits citizens can enter Panama without VISA;
Germany, Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Bhutan, Belarus, British National Overseas (BNO), Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, Colombia,Comoros/Comoros, Islands, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, The Czech Republic, Denmark,Dominica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Estonia, Fiji, Finland, France, Granada, Greece, Guatemala,Guyana, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Kiribati, Kuwait,Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Madagascar, Malaysia, Maldives, Malta,Marshall, Islands Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Moldova, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro,Namibia, Nauru, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Palau, Papua New Guinea,Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Republic of Korea, South Russia, Sahrawi, Arab Democratic Republic, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Thomas and Prince, San Marino,Samoa, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Seychelles, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, SouthAfrica, South Korea, Spain St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand,Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, Tuvalu, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United kingdom,United States of America, Uruguay, Vanuatu, Vatican City, Vietnam.
What is Stamped Visa?
Panamanian embassy, consulate or Panama immigration office in Panama City, have authority to issue tourist visa to individuals from certain countries such as: Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Georgia, Peru, Russia, Ukraine, Vietnam, and Zimbabwe. With Panama “STAMPED VISA”, the applicant can enter Republic of Panama.
What is Authorized Visa?
An “authorized visa,” is required if you are citizen of the following counties: Bangladesh, Cuba, Haiti, India, Pakistan, China, and Africa, etc. The visa requirements for each country may be different and we advise our clients to check with us before planning a trip to Panama. It’s recommended to apply for a visa at least 3 months before planning your trip to Panama.
We suggest that all citizens of countries that are not included in the ” FRIENDLY NATIONS “, to apply for an AUTHORIZED VISA. Upon approval of the visa, the applicant is allowed to enter Panama.
What Is Panama NOMAD visa?
After Pandemic period in May of 2021, Panama initiated a new residency program called “Remote Worker Visa program” (Visa de Corta Estancia ). To qualify under this program, it is required that NOMAD applicants earn $36,000. per year.
Other requirements include medical insurance covering your full stay in Panama and an affidavit of non-acceptance of any employment in the Panamanian territory. An immigration fee of $250. must be paid to National Immigration Service for issuing of NOMAD visa.
Can You Extend Your Tourist Visa?
The answer is “YES“. Once you have entered Panama,we can extend your tourist visa.