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Panama visa for Malian citizens
Entry requirement
Panama requires Malian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Panama visa guide
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
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 Malian citizens apply for a visa for Panama
Panama has no embassy or consulate in Mali on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Consulate General of Panama in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria1,893 km
Calle Albareda 15, 35008 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
- Embassy of Panama in Lisbon2,904 km
Rua Pêro de Alenquer 5, 1400-293 Lisboa
- Consulate General of Panama in Marseille3,645 km
11, quai des Belges, 13001 Marseille
Measured from Bamako, Panamanian embassies and consulates are closest in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain (1,893 km), Lisbon, Portugal (2,904 km) and Marseille, France (3,645 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Mali is decided by Panama, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Panamanian citizens travelling to Mali
PanamaMali Visa required Mali 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 Mali 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).
Good to know
How long Malian citizens can stay in Panama
How long Malian citizens may stay in Panama is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Malian citizens apply
Panama has no embassy or career consulate in Mali. Malian citizens apply through a mission of Panama accredited to Mali from abroad; the official visa portal of Panama names the right place.
Panama’s neighbours for Malian citizens
Costa Rica requires Malian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Panamanian citizens travelling to Mali
Panamanian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Mali. The rule is the same in both directions between Mali and Panama.
Frequently asked questions
Do Malian citizens need a visa for Panama?
Panama requires Malian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of Panama in Mali?
No. Panama has no embassy in Mali. The nearest Panamanian consulate general is in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain, 1,893 km from Bamako.
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 Mali?
Panamanian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Mali.
Can Malian citizens enter Panama visa-free?
No; Malian 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.