British Embassy in Panama

The British embassy is in Panama City, the capital of Panama, at Humboldt Tower, 4th FloorCalle 53, Marbella, Panama City. The head of mission on record is Greg Houston. Its website is linked on its page.

Panamanian citizens do not need a visa for the United Kingdom, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 180 days. The application is made online on the official portal of the United Kingdom, not at the British embassy.

In return, Panama has an embassy in the United Kingdom, in London.

The United Kingdom in Panama

Worldwide, the United Kingdom has 280 missions in 168 countries; one of them is in Panama.

Travel to Panama for British citizens

Panama admits British citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days. In Panama, British citizens can turn to the British embassy for passports and emergency help.

When the British embassy in Panama is closed

The British embassy in Panama closes on Panama’s public holidays, the next being Shout in Villa de los Santos on Tuesday 10 November 2026, Independence Day on Saturday 28 November 2026 and Mother's Day on Tuesday 8 December 2026, and usually on some holidays of the United Kingdom, such as Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.