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Panama visa for Nigerian citizens

Visa required

Nigerian 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

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 Nigerian citizens apply for a visa for Panama

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

The nearest Panamanian missions to Abuja are in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain (3,203 km from Abuja), Cairo, Egypt (3,395 km) and Athens, Greece (3,596 km). Panama sets which of its missions takes applications from Nigeria; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.

Panamanian citizens travelling to Nigeria

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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.

Before travelling from Nigeria 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 Nigerian citizens can stay in Panama

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

How Nigerian citizens apply

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

Panama’s neighbours for Nigerian citizens

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

Panamanian citizens travelling to Nigeria

Nigeria requires a visa from Panamanian citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Panama?

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

Is there an embassy of Panama in Nigeria?

No. Panama has no embassy in Nigeria. The nearest Panamanian consulate general is in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain, 3,203 km from Abuja.

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 Nigeria?

Nigeria requires a visa from Panamanian citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.

Can Nigerian citizens enter Panama visa-free?

No; Nigerian 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.