Afghanistan
Panama
Panama visa for Afghan citizens
Entry requirement
Afghan citizens need a visa for Panama, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Panama visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Panama visa?
Tourist entry and tourist extension (Turista)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Tourist visas are issued for up to 90 days; extensions up to a 90-day total
- Fee
- PAB 50
Panama’s tourist visa costs PAB 50 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is migracion.gob.pa. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Tourist visas are issued for up to 90 days; extensions up to a 90-day total.
Where Afghan citizens apply for a visa for Panama
Panama has no embassy or consulate in Afghanistan on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- 3,020 km
- Embassy of Panama in Amman3,094 km
شارع حسين أبو الراغب 19, Amman
- Embassy of Panama in Tel Aviv3,192 km
קרליבך 31, Tel Aviv
Measured from Kabul, Panamanian embassies and consulates are closest in Damascus, Syria (3,020 km), Amman, Jordan (3,094 km) and Tel Aviv, Israel (3,192 km). Panama sets which of its missions takes applications from Afghanistan; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
Panamanian citizens travelling to Afghanistan
PanamaAfghanistan Visa required Afghanistan visa for citizens of Panama
Travel advice for Panama
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from Afghanistan to Panama, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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.
Good to know
How long Afghan citizens can stay in Panama
How long Afghan citizens may stay in Panama is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Afghan citizens apply
Panama has no embassy or career consulate in Afghanistan. Afghan citizens apply through a mission of Panama accredited to Afghanistan from abroad; the official visa portal of Panama names the right place.
Panama’s neighbours for Afghan citizens
Costa Rica requires Afghan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Panamanian citizens travelling to Afghanistan
Panamanian citizens need a visa for Afghanistan, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between Afghanistan and Panama.
Frequently asked questions
Do Afghan citizens need a visa for Panama?
Afghan citizens need a visa for Panama, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of Panama in Afghanistan?
No. Panama has no embassy in Afghanistan. The nearest Panamanian embassy is in Damascus, Syria, 3,020 km from Kabul.
How much does the Panama tourist visa cost?
Panama’s official sources give a standard fee of PAB 50 for the tourist visa.
Do Panamanian citizens need a visa for Afghanistan?
Panamanian citizens need a visa for Afghanistan, obtained before travel.
Can Afghan citizens enter Panama visa-free?
No; Afghan citizens need a visa for Panama obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.