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Panama visa for citizens of DR Congo

Visa required

Citizens of DR Congo need a visa for Panama, obtained before travel.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

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

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 DR Congo apply for a visa for Panama

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

The nearest Panamanian missions to Kinshasa are in Pretoria, South Africa (2,753 km from Kinshasa), Cairo, Egypt (4,182 km) and Tel Aviv, Israel (4,540 km). Panama sets which of its missions takes applications from DR Congo; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.

Panamanian citizens travelling to DR Congo

PanamaDR Congo e-Visa DR Congo 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.

Citizens of DR Congo 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 citizens of DR Congo can stay in Panama

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

How citizens of DR Congo apply

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

Panama’s neighbours for citizens of DR Congo

Costa Rica requires citizens of DR Congo to obtain a visa in advance.

Panamanian citizens travelling to DR Congo

Panamanian citizens need a visa for DR Congo, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 7 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do citizens of DR Congo need a visa for Panama?

Citizens of DR Congo need a visa for Panama, obtained before travel.

Is there an embassy of Panama in DR Congo?

No. Panama has no embassy in DR Congo. The nearest Panamanian embassy is in Pretoria, South Africa, 2,753 km from Kinshasa.

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 DR Congo?

Panamanian citizens need a visa for DR Congo, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 7 days.

Can citizens of DR Congo enter Panama visa-free?

No; citizens of DR Congo 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.