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Panama visa for Malawian citizens

Visa required

Panama requires Malawian 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 Malawian citizens apply for a visa for Panama

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

The nearest Panamanian missions to Lilongwe are in Pretoria, South Africa (1,435 km from Lilongwe), Cairo, Egypt (4,903 km) and Amman, Jordan (5,110 km). Panama sets which of its missions takes applications from Malawi; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.

Panamanian citizens travelling to Malawi

PanamaMalawi Visa on arrival Malawi 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 Malawi 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 Malawian citizens can stay in Panama

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

How Malawian citizens apply

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

Panama’s neighbours for Malawian citizens

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

Panamanian citizens travelling to Malawi

Malawi issues Panamanian citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.

Frequently asked questions

Do Malawian citizens need a visa for Panama?

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

Is there an embassy of Panama in Malawi?

No. Panama has no embassy in Malawi. The nearest Panamanian embassy is in Pretoria, South Africa, 1,435 km from Lilongwe.

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 Malawi?

Malawi issues Panamanian citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.

Can Malawian citizens enter Panama visa-free?

No; Malawian 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.