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Panama visa for Ethiopian citizens

Visa required

Ethiopian citizens 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

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.

Where Ethiopian citizens apply for a visa for Panama

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

The nearest Panamanian missions to Addis Ababa are in Cairo, Egypt (2,466 km from Addis Ababa), Amman, Jordan (2,566 km) and Tel Aviv, Israel (2,595 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Ethiopia is decided by Panama, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Panamanian citizens travelling to Ethiopia

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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 Ethiopia 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 Ethiopian citizens can stay in Panama

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

How Ethiopian citizens apply

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

Panama’s neighbours for Ethiopian citizens

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

Panamanian citizens travelling to Ethiopia

Panamanian citizens need a visa for Ethiopia, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Ethiopian citizens need a visa for Panama?

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

Is there an embassy of Panama in Ethiopia?

No. Panama has no embassy in Ethiopia. The nearest Panamanian embassy is in Cairo, Egypt, 2,466 km from Addis Ababa.

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 Ethiopia?

Panamanian citizens need a visa for Ethiopia, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days.

Can Ethiopian citizens enter Panama visa-free?

No; Ethiopian 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.