- Address
- Avenida Demetrio B. Lakas 783, Panama City
- Phone
- +507 317-5000
- Website
- pa.usembassy.gov
United States
Panama
US Embassy in Panama
1 embassy
The United States is represented in Panama by 1 mission: an embassy in Panama City. Panamanian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States.
US Embassy in Panama City
The US embassy is in Panama City, the capital of Panama, at Avenida Demetrio B. Lakas 783, Panama City. Its phone number and website are on its page.
United States visa for Panamanian citizens
PanamaUnited States Visa required United States visa for citizens of Panama
United StatesPanama Visa-free, 180 days Panama visa for citizens of the United States
United States visa requirements for citizens of Panama
- B-1/B-2 visitor visa (business / tourism)
- Transit (C visa) – brief
- Student (F/M/J) and work (H, L, O…) visas – brief
- Fee: US$185
- 4 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
The United States requires Panamanian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. In Panama, applications go to the US embassy in Panama City, or to a visa centre working for the United States.
Panama’s missions in the United States
Missions of Panama in the United States (3)
In return, Panama has 3 missions in the United States, including its embassy in Washington D.C.
Good to know
The United States in Panama
Worldwide, the United States has 314 missions in 179 countries; one of them is in Panama.
Travel to Panama for US citizens
US citizens do not need a visa for Panama: stays of up to 180 days are visa-free. In Panama, US citizens can turn to the US embassy for passports and emergency help.
When the US embassy in Panama is closed
The US 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 States, such as Veterans Day on Wednesday 11 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the US embassy in Panama?
The US embassy is in Panama City, at Avenida Demetrio B. Lakas 783, Panama City.
Do Panamanian citizens need a visa for the United States?
Panamanian citizens need a visa for the United States, obtained before travel.
Do US citizens need a visa for Panama?
US citizens can visit Panama without a visa for up to 180 days.
Does Panama have an embassy in the United States?
Yes, Panama has its embassy in Washington D.C., along with 2 other missions in the United States.