CubaPanama

Panama visa for Cuban citizens

Entry requirement

Visa required

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

Where to apply
1 mission

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

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.

Panamanian missions in Cuba

Panama has 1 mission in Cuba. Consulates: Havana.

Panamanian citizens travelling to Cuba

PanamaCuba e-Visa Cuba 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 Cuba 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).

Good to know

How long Cuban citizens can stay in Panama

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

How Cuban citizens apply

In Cuba, applications go to Panama’s consulate in Havana, or to a visa centre acting for Panama; fees, documents and processing times are published by Panama.

Panama’s neighbours for Cuban citizens

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

Panamanian citizens travelling to Cuba

Panamanian citizens need an e-Visa for Cuba, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Cuban citizens need a visa for Panama?

Cuban 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 Cuba?

Panamanian citizens need an e-Visa for Cuba, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days.

Can Cuban citizens enter Panama visa-free?

No; Cuban 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.