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Panama visa for citizens of the Central African Republic

Visa required

Citizens of the Central African Republic must obtain a visa before travelling to Panama.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 7 November 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

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 citizens of the Central African Republic apply for a visa for Panama

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

The nearest Panamanian missions to Bangui are in Cairo, Egypt (3,152 km from Bangui), Pretoria, South Africa (3,509 km) and Tel Aviv, Israel (3,515 km). Panama sets which of its missions takes applications from the Central African Republic; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.

Panamanian citizens travelling to the Central African Republic

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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.

Citizens of the Central African Republic 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 citizens of the Central African Republic can stay in Panama

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

How citizens of the Central African Republic apply

Panama has no embassy or career consulate in the Central African Republic. Citizens of the Central African Republic apply through a mission of Panama accredited to the Central African Republic from abroad; the official visa portal of Panama names the right place.

Panama’s neighbours for citizens of the Central African Republic

Costa Rica requires citizens of the Central African Republic to obtain a visa in advance.

Panamanian citizens travelling to the Central African Republic

Panamanian citizens need a visa for the Central African Republic, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between the Central African Republic and Panama.

Frequently asked questions

Do citizens of the Central African Republic need a visa for Panama?

Citizens of the Central African Republic must obtain a visa before travelling to Panama.

Is there an embassy of Panama in the Central African Republic?

No. Panama has no embassy in the Central African Republic. The nearest Panamanian embassy is in Cairo, Egypt, 3,152 km from Bangui.

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 the Central African Republic?

Panamanian citizens need a visa for the Central African Republic, obtained before travel.

Can citizens of the Central African Republic enter Panama visa-free?

No; citizens of the Central African Republic need a visa for Panama obtained in advance.

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.