Panama visa requirements for Surinamer citizens in 2026
Last updated 6 Jun 2024
Entry requirement
Visa required — apply before you travel
Max stay
N/A
Purpose
Tourism
Conditions for entry — required on every route
These apply whether you enter visa-free, on a visa on arrival, or on an e-Visa. Airlines can deny boarding if they're not met.
Passport validity
3 months
Vaccinations
Yellow fever vaccination if you’re coming from a country listed as a transmission risk
Onward ticket
Required — airlines may ask to see it at check-in
How to enter
Surinamer passport holders travelling for tourism should use the route below to enter Panama.
1
Embassy Visa
For Surinamer citizens looking to travel to Panama, securing a visa prior to arrival is mandatory. Please consult the nearest Panama embassy or consulate for detailed visa application procedures.
ENTRY
Embassy Visa
ALLOWED STAY
N/A
PURPOSE
Tourist
Application details
Visa fee
140.00 USD
Required documents
- Complete and sign the visa application
- Copies of all the pages of your passport
- Flight reservation with itinerary of trip continuation or electronic ticket
- Copy of a valid I.D. issued by the United States
- Three photographs (size: 2x2, with white background)
- Proof of economic solvency during stay (No less than USD $500.00)
- Bring the last visa that was approved by the immigration authorities (if applicable)
- Hotel reservation (if applicable)
- Letter of invitation (if applicable)
Last updated 20 Jul 2026 ·
Source: Servicio Nacional de Migración
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa for Panama from Suriname?
Yes, a visa is required for Surinamer citizens.
Do Surinamer citizens need a visa for Panama in 2024?
Yes, a visa is required for Surinamer citizens. Options include: Embassy Visa.
Can Surinamer citizens travel to Panama?
Yes, Surinamer citizens can travel to Panama, but a visa is required.
What is the maximum length of stay in Panama with Embassy Visa for Surinamer citizens?
The maximum length of stay in Panama with Embassy Visa is N/A. Surinamer citizens must leave the country within the specified period.
What happens if a Surinamer citizen overstays their visa in Panama?
Overstaying a visa in Panama can result in fines, penalties, and potentially being banned from entering Panama in the future. It is important to comply with the length of stay specified with the visa and leave the country within the allotted time.
About Panama
- Official
- Republic of Panama
- Capital
- Panama City
- Currency
- Panamanian balboa
- Language
- Spanish
- Calling code
- +507
- Population
- 4,064,780
- Region
- Americas · Central America
Entry rules can change at short notice — always confirm with the official source before you travel.