OUR IMMIGRATION ATTORNEYS CAN OBTAIN PANAMA AUTHORIZED VISA FOR YOU

 HOW TO APPLY FOR PANAMA AUTHORIZED VISA; COMPLETE GUIDE 2025

Panama visa laws can be divided into two (2) categories:

1. Visa free countries:

Countries such as USA, Canada and European countries are not required to obtain a visa to enter Panama.

2. Authorized Visa countries:

Most African and Middle Eastern countries are required to obtain a tourist visa to enter Panama.

Panama Legal Center lawyers have more than 15 years’ experience obtaining authorized visa for clients. 

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HOW THE AUTHORIZED VISA PROCESS WORK?

 Panama offers several types of visas for those looking to visit, reside or work in Panama, including authorized visa, digital nomad visa and a self-solvency visa. Generally speaking, Panama requires a valid passport, photos, criminal background check, proof of income, and health insurance to approve a visa. The self-solvency visa, aimed at those with significant financial means and it requires demonstrating sufficient income and investment in Panama real estate or a bank deposit.  Individuals from certain countries such as middle east and Africa, must apply for a visa to enter the Republic of Panama.

HOW TO APPLY FOR PANAMA AUTHORIZED VISA?

According to the immigration laws, all applicants must retain a Panamanian attorney to process their visa applications. Our experienced immigration attorneys act on behalf of their clients to apply and obtain entry visa to Panama.  Upon approval of client’s visa, applicants need to visit a Panama embassy or consulate, to have his/her passport stamped.  

WHO NEEDS TO APPLY FOR AN AUTHORIZED VISA?

Citizens of the following countries need to apply for an authorized visa in order to enter the Panama territory: 

Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Chad, Cabo Verde, Costa de Marfil, Democratic Republic of Congo, Djibouti, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Equatorial Guinea, Gambia, Gabon, Georgia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ivory Coast, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lesotho, Lebanon, Liberia, Libya, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal, Niger, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, People’s Republic of Korea, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Syria, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Uganda, Uzbekistan, Yemen, Zambia.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR AN AUTHORIZED VISA

Applicants need to provide certain documents in order to apply for an authorized visa.  In addition, applicants are required to fill out and sign the visa application form. (Click here to download)

1. Power of attorney    

2. Copies of all the pages of their passport, with the passport having at least three months validity before expected trip.

3.     Flight reservation with itinerary of trip or an electronic ticket.

4.     Copy of a valid I.D.  such as driver license

5.     Five photographs (size: 2×2, with white background)

6.     Immigration fees 

7.     Proof of economic solvency during stay, (minimum of USD $1000.00) This can be verified with a certified check. 

8. Hotel reservation

9. Notarized invitation letter from a Panamanian citizen or resident sponsoring the applicant

10. Economic solvency of the sponsor

 HOW LONG IT TAKES TO GET A VISA?

The Panama visa process usually takes between 1-3 months.  All applicants are required to hire a Panamanian lawyer and sign a power of attorney in order the visa approval process begins. 

NO VISA REQUIRED IF YOU ARE FROM THE FOLLOWING COUNTRIES

VISA FREE COUNTRIES LISTED BELOW:

 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, Germany, 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, South Africa, 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.

Can You Extend Your Tourist Visa?

The answer is “YES“. Once you have entered Panama, our experienced immigration attorneys can extend your stay in Panama.

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