Americas
Panama
- Capital
- Panama City
- Population
- 4,571,189
- Currency
- Panamanian Balboa (PAB)
- Calling code
- +507
- Languages
- Spanish, English
- 50missions
- 40embassies
- 4consulates
- 6honorary consulates
Panama
Embassies and consulates in Panama
embassies in Panama City
Panama hosts 50 foreign missions from 45 countries: 40 embassies, 4 consulates and 6 honorary consulates. All 40 embassies are in the capital, Panama City. Consulates are also found in David, Colón and Puerto Obaldía.
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All missions in Panama
Other cities in Panama
- 47
- 1
- 1
- 1
Outside Panama City, missions are found in David (1), Colón (1) and Puerto Obaldía (1); most of them are consulates general, consulates and honorary consulates.
By country
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Argentina 1 embassy1 -
Belgium 1 embassy1 -
Bolivia 1 embassy · 1 consulate2 -
Brazil 1 embassy1 -
Canada 1 embassy1 -
Chile 1 embassy1 -
China 1 embassy1 -
Colombia 1 embassy · 1 consulate2 -
Costa Rica 1 consulate1 -
Cuba 1 embassy1 -
Czech Republic 1 honorary consulate1 -
Ecuador 1 embassy1 -
Egypt 1 embassy1 -
El Salvador 1 embassy1 -
France 1 embassy1 -
Germany 1 embassy · 1 honorary consulate2 -
Greece 1 honorary consulate1 -
Haiti 1 embassy1 -
Holy See 1 embassy1 -
Honduras 1 embassy1 -
India 1 embassy1 -
Indonesia 1 embassy1 -
Israel 1 embassy1 -
Italy 1 embassy1
Show all 45
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Japan 1 embassy1 -
Kosovo 1 embassy1 -
Mexico 1 embassy1 -
Morocco 1 embassy1 -
Netherlands 1 embassy1 -
Nicaragua 1 embassy1 -
Paraguay 1 embassy1 -
Peru 1 embassy · 1 consulate2 -
Poland 1 embassy · 1 honorary consulate2 -
Portugal 1 embassy1 -
Qatar 1 embassy1 -
Russia 1 embassy1 -
South Africa 1 honorary consulate1 -
South Korea 1 embassy1 -
Spain 1 embassy1 -
Turkey 1 embassy1 -
Ukraine 1 honorary consulate1 -
United Arab Emirates 1 embassy1 -
United Kingdom 1 embassy1 -
United States 1 embassy1 -
Vietnam 1 embassy1
Visa rules for Panama
Panama visa guide · 8 visa types
Of the 198 passports in the visa data, 116 can enter visa-free and 82 need a visa from an embassy or consulate for Panama.
Visa statistics
Schengen visa applications in Panama
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,183 | 1,049 | 106 | 9.2% | 31.3% |
| 2024 | 1,285 | 1,184 | 53 | 4.3% | 28.3% |
| 2025 | 1,400 | 1,280 | 88 | 6.4% | 33.1% |
By Schengen state, 2025
| Country | Applications | Visas issued | Refusal rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 1,055 | 966 | 6.9% |
| France | 150 | 128 | 5.2% |
| Italy | 73 | 68 | 6.8% |
| Germany | 68 | 68 | 0.0% |
| Poland | 21 | 20 | 4.8% |
| Portugal | 21 | 18 | 14.3% |
| Belgium | 7 | 7 | – |
| Greece | 5 | 5 | – |
Schengen consulates in Panama received 1,400 short-stay visa applications in 2025, and issued 1,280 visas. 6.4% of applications were refused (worldwide: 14.6%). The refusal rate rose by 2.2 points from 4.3% in 2024. Applications rose by 9% compared with 2024 (1,285).
Most applications went to Spain (1,055), France (150), Italy (73) and Germany (68).
The numbers include every nationality applying in Panama.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
US visas issued to citizens of Panama
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 28,660 | 46,495 |
| Student (F, M) | 830 | 678 |
| Exchange (J) | 219 | 212 |
| Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…) | 518 | 536 |
| Transit and crew (C, D) | 1,408 | 1,115 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 455 | 595 |
| Fiancé(e) (K) | 85 | 60 |
| Other | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 32,176 | 49,692 |
| B visa refusal rate (adjusted) | 19.9% | 6.5% |
In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 49,692 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of Panama, the 33rd highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Visitor visas (B1/B2) made up 94%. That is 54% more than in fiscal year 2024 (32,176).
From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of Panama received 25,605, 42% more than in the same months a year earlier.
For visitor visas (B1/B2) the State Department reports an adjusted refusal rate of 6.5% for citizens of Panama in fiscal year 2025 (fiscal year 2024: 19.9%).
Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made
Panama’s own missions abroad
Panama’s embassies abroad (71)
In the other direction, Panama runs 71 missions in 52 countries. Its largest networks are in Germany (5), Spain (5), Italy (4), the United States (3) and Belgium (2).
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Panama
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Shout in Villa de los Santos
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Independence Day
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Mother's Day
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Christmas Day
Good to know
Where the embassies are
All 40 embassies are in the capital, Panama City. The largest foreign networks in Panama are those of Bolivia (2), Colombia (2), Germany (2), Peru (2) and Poland (2).
Travel advice for Panama
Foreign ministries’ advice on travel to Panama: the US State Department rates Panama at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 18 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Panama (updated 9 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Panama (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Frequently asked questions
Which country has the most consulates in Panama?
Bolivia, with 2 missions, followed by Colombia (2).
Do I need a visa for Panama?
Of 198 passports, 116 can enter visa-free and 82 need a visa from an embassy or consulate for Panama; the visa rules page for your own passport has the answer for you.
When are embassies in Panama closed?
On Panama’s public holidays and on each mission’s own national day; the next public holiday is Shout in Villa de los Santos on Tuesday 10 November 2026.