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Panama visa for citizens of the Dominican Republic

Entry requirement

Visa required

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

Where to apply
1 mission

Checked 7 November 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

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 the Dominican Republic

Panama has 1 mission in the Dominican Republic, with its embassy in Santo Domingo.

Panamanian citizens travelling to the Dominican Republic

PanamaDominican Republic Visa-free, 30 days Dominican Republic 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 the Dominican Republic 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).

Good to know

How long citizens of the Dominican Republic can stay in Panama

How long citizens of the Dominican 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 Dominican Republic apply

In the Dominican Republic, applications go to the Panamanian embassy in Santo Domingo, or to a visa centre acting for Panama; fees, documents and processing times are published by Panama.

Panama’s neighbours for citizens of the Dominican Republic

Colombia admits citizens of the Dominican Republic visa-free. Costa Rica requires citizens of the Dominican Republic to obtain a visa in advance.

Panamanian citizens travelling to the Dominican Republic

Panamanian citizens do not need a visa for the Dominican Republic: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.

Frequently asked questions

Do citizens of the Dominican Republic need a visa for Panama?

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

Where is the Panamanian embassy in the Dominican Republic?

The Panamanian embassy in the Dominican Republic is in Santo Domingo.

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 Dominican Republic?

Panamanian citizens do not need a visa for the Dominican Republic: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.

Can citizens of the Dominican Republic enter Panama visa-free?

No; citizens of the Dominican 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.