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Panama visa for Chinese citizens
Entry requirement
Chinese citizens need a visa for Panama, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Panama visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at mire.gob.pa
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.
Panamanian missions in China
- Consulate General of Panama in Guangzhou
珠江西路5號廣州國際金融中心705單元, Guangzhou
Panama has 1 mission in China. Consulates: Guangzhou.
Panamanian citizens travelling to China
PanamaChina Visa required China 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.
Chinese 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Chinese citizens can stay in Panama
How long Chinese citizens may stay in Panama is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Chinese citizens apply
In China, applications go to Panama’s consulate in Guangzhou, or to a visa centre acting for Panama; fees, documents and processing times are published by Panama.
Panama’s neighbours for Chinese citizens
Costa Rica requires Chinese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Panamanian citizens travelling to China
Panamanian citizens need a visa for China, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between China and Panama.
Frequently asked questions
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Panama?
Chinese citizens need a visa for Panama, obtained before travel.
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 China?
Panamanian citizens need a visa for China, obtained before travel.
Can Chinese citizens enter Panama visa-free?
No; Chinese 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.