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Panama visa for Burundian citizens

Visa required

Burundian citizens need a visa for Panama, obtained before travel.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

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

Apply on Servicio Nacional de Migración

All visa types for Panama

For the tourist visa, Panama’s official sources give a standard fee of PAB 50, and applications are made on 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 Burundian citizens apply for a visa for Panama

Panama has no embassy or consulate in Burundi on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

The nearest Panamanian missions to Gitega are in Pretoria, South Africa (2,491 km from Gitega), Cairo, Egypt (3,726 km) and Tel Aviv, Israel (3,980 km). Panama sets which of its missions takes applications from Burundi; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.

Panamanian citizens travelling to Burundi

PanamaBurundi Visa on arrival Burundi 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.

Burundian citizens planning a trip to Panama can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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).

Good to know

How long Burundian citizens can stay in Panama

How long Burundian citizens may stay in Panama is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How Burundian citizens apply

Panama has no embassy or career consulate in Burundi. Burundian citizens apply through a mission of Panama accredited to Burundi from abroad; the official visa portal of Panama names the right place.

Panama’s neighbours for Burundian citizens

Costa Rica requires Burundian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Panamanian citizens travelling to Burundi

Burundi issues Panamanian citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.

Frequently asked questions

Do Burundian citizens need a visa for Panama?

Burundian citizens need a visa for Panama, obtained before travel.

Is there an embassy of Panama in Burundi?

No. Panama has no embassy in Burundi. The nearest Panamanian embassy is in Pretoria, South Africa, 2,491 km from Gitega.

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 Burundi?

Burundi issues Panamanian citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.

Can Burundian citizens enter Panama visa-free?

No; Burundian 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.