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Panama visa for Nepali citizens

Visa required

Nepali 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 Nepali citizens apply for a visa for Panama

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

The nearest Panamanian missions to Kathmandu are in Hanoi, Vietnam (2,204 km from Kathmandu), Bangkok, Thailand (2,215 km) and Guangzhou, China (2,851 km). Panama sets which of its missions takes applications from Nepal; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.

Panamanian citizens travelling to Nepal

PanamaNepal Visa on arrival Nepal 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 Nepal 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 Nepali citizens can stay in Panama

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

How Nepali citizens apply

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

Panama’s neighbours for Nepali citizens

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

Panamanian citizens travelling to Nepal

Panamanian citizens receive their visa for Nepal at the border; it covers up to 150 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Nepali citizens need a visa for Panama?

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

Is there an embassy of Panama in Nepal?

No. Panama has no embassy in Nepal. The nearest Panamanian embassy is in Hanoi, Vietnam, 2,204 km from Kathmandu.

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 Nepal?

Panamanian citizens receive their visa for Nepal at the border; it covers up to 150 days.

Can Nepali citizens enter Panama visa-free?

No; Nepali 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.