Cape Verde
Panama
Panama visa for Cape Verdean citizens
Entry requirement
Cape Verdean 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 Cape Verdean citizens apply for a visa for Panama
Panama has no embassy or consulate in Cape Verde on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Consulate General of Panama in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria1,689 km
Calle Albareda 15, 35008 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
- Embassy of Panama in Lisbon2,991 km
Rua Pêro de Alenquer 5, 1400-293 Lisboa
- Embassy of Panama in Port of Spain4,144 km
Gray Street 7, Port of Spain
Measured from Praia, Panamanian embassies and consulates are closest in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain (1,689 km), Lisbon, Portugal (2,991 km) and Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago (4,144 km). Panama sets which of its missions takes applications from Cape Verde; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
Panamanian citizens travelling to Cape Verde
PanamaCape Verde Visa on arrival Cape Verde 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.
For a trip from Cape Verde to Panama, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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 Cape Verdean citizens can stay in Panama
How long Cape Verdean citizens may stay in Panama is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Cape Verdean citizens apply
Panama has no embassy or career consulate in Cape Verde. Cape Verdean citizens apply through a mission of Panama accredited to Cape Verde from abroad; the official visa portal of Panama names the right place.
Panama’s neighbours for Cape Verdean citizens
Costa Rica requires Cape Verdean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Panamanian citizens travelling to Cape Verde
Cape Verde issues Panamanian citizens a visa on arrival, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for Panama?
Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for Panama, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of Panama in Cape Verde?
No. Panama has no embassy in Cape Verde. The nearest Panamanian consulate general is in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain, 1,689 km from Praia.
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 Cape Verde?
Cape Verde issues Panamanian citizens a visa on arrival, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can Cape Verdean citizens enter Panama visa-free?
No; Cape Verdean 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.