French Embassy in Panama City
Embassy 
France Panama City, Panama
- Address
- Plaza de Francia, Las Bovedas, San Felipe, Panama City
- Website
- pa.ambafrance.org
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of France: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 7 May 2025
The French embassy in Panama City stands at Plaza de Francia, Las Bovedas, San Felipe, Panama City, in Panama City, the capital of Panama. Panamanian citizens do not need a visa for France: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Opening hours
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Panama
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Shout in Villa de los Santos
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Independence Day
Public holidays in France
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Armistice Day
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Christmas Day
France visa for Panamanian citizens
PanamaFrance Visa-free, 90 days France visa for citizens of Panama
FrancePanama Visa-free, 90 days Panama visa for citizens of France
Panamanian citizens do not need a visa for France: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 120 | 103 | 15 | 12.5% | 31.1% |
| 2024 | 110 | 99 | 5 | 4.8% | 24.2% |
| 2025 | 150 | 128 | 7 | 5.2% | 9.4% |
2025 figures: 150 short-stay Schengen visa applications were lodged at France’s embassy in Panama City, and 128 visas were issued. 7 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 5.2%. That is barely different from 2024 (4.8%). Applications rose by 36% compared with 2024 (110).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 4.8% (2024) to 12.5% (2023).
Across all Schengen consulates in Panama, 6.4% of applications were refused in 2025; France’s rate worldwide was 14.2%. France received the 2nd largest number of applications of the 8 Schengen states represented here.
9.4% of the visas issued here were multiple-entry visas, valid for several trips. The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of 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
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France’s other missions in Panama
The French embassy in Panama City is the only mission of France in Panama on record. Panama in turn has 2 missions in France, its embassy being in Paris.
Good to know
About the French embassy in Panama City
It appears in official lists as Embassy of France in Panama City.
Address and contact
Address: Plaza de Francia, Las Bovedas, San Felipe, Panama City. The record for the French embassy in Panama City includes a phone number, an e-mail address and an official website.
French citizens travelling to Panama
French citizens do not need a visa for Panama: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
When the French embassy in Panama City is closed
The French embassy in Panama City closes on Panama’s public holidays, the next being Shout in Villa de los Santos on Tuesday 10 November 2026 and Independence Day on Saturday 28 November 2026, and usually on holidays of France such as Armistice Day (Armistice 1918) on Wednesday 11 November 2026.
Before visiting the French embassy in Panama City
Current procedures for the French embassy in Panama City, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the French Embassy in Panama City?
The French embassy in Panama City is at Plaza de Francia, Las Bovedas, San Felipe, Panama City.
When is the French Embassy in Panama City closed?
The French embassy in Panama City closes on Panama’s public holidays, the next being Shout in Villa de los Santos on Tuesday 10 November 2026, and usually on the national day of France.
Do Panamanian citizens need a visa for France?
Panamanian citizens do not need a visa for France: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
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