EritreaPanama

Panama visa for Eritrean citizens

Visa required

Panama requires Eritrean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

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 Eritrean citizens apply for a visa for Panama

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

The nearest Panamanian missions to Asmara are in Cairo, Egypt (1,817 km from Asmara), Amman, Jordan (1,872 km) and Tel Aviv, Israel (1,907 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Eritrea is decided by Panama, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Panamanian citizens travelling to Eritrea

PanamaEritrea Visa required Eritrea 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 Eritrea 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Good to know

How long Eritrean citizens can stay in Panama

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

How Eritrean citizens apply

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

Panama’s neighbours for Eritrean citizens

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

Panamanian citizens travelling to Eritrea

Panamanian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Eritrea. The rule is the same in both directions between Eritrea and Panama.

Frequently asked questions

Do Eritrean citizens need a visa for Panama?

Panama requires Eritrean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Is there an embassy of Panama in Eritrea?

No. Panama has no embassy in Eritrea. The nearest Panamanian embassy is in Cairo, Egypt, 1,817 km from Asmara.

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 Eritrea?

Panamanian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Eritrea.

Can Eritrean citizens enter Panama visa-free?

No; Eritrean 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.