Panama visa requirements for Venezuelan citizens in 2026
Last updated 17 Jul 2026
Checked 20 Jul 2026
Entry requirement
Visa required — apply before you travel
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
Venezuelan passport holders travelling for tourism should use the route below to enter Panama.
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Embassy Visa
For Venezuelan 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
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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Further notes
- Visa requirement effective on 1 October 2017.
- No Visa Required for 30 days if Exception applies as follows: Holding a Visa or Permanent Resident Permit duly issued by the United States of America, Commonwealth of Australia, Canada, Republic of Korea (South Korea), State of Japan, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Republic of Singapore, or a Schengen Visa from any member state of the European Union, (i) granted for multiple entries and exits; (ii) that has been used at least once to enter the territory of the granting State; and (iii) with a validity of at least one (1) year, may enter the national territory without the requirement of a Stamped Visa (Executive Decree No. 521 6 August 2018, replacing Executive Decree No. 591 28 December 2016 and Executive Decree No. 114 4 April 2018). Transit visa is not required if connection time is under 12 hours.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa for Panama from Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of?
Yes, a visa is required for Venezuelan citizens.
Do Venezuelan citizens need a visa for Panama in 2026?
Yes, a visa is required for Venezuelan citizens. Options include: Embassy Visa.
Can Venezuelan citizens travel to Panama?
Yes, Venezuelan citizens can travel to Panama, but a visa is required.
What is the maximum length of stay in Panama with Embassy Visa for Venezuelan citizens?
The maximum length of stay in Panama with Embassy Visa is not specified. Venezuelan citizens must leave the country within the specified period.
What happens if a Venezuelan 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
Reference links
Last checked 20 Jul 2026 ·
Entry rules can change at short notice — always confirm with the official source before you travel.