Panama
Canada
Canada visa for Panamanian citizens
Entry requirement
Canada requires Panamanian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Canada visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at canadainternational.gc.ca
Which Canada visa?
Visitor visa (temporary resident visa, TRV)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer
- Fee
- CA$100
- Processing time
- Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics
Canada’s tourist visa costs CA$100 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is canada.ca. Processing time, as Canada states it: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer.
Canadian missions in Panama
Canada has 1 mission in Panama, with its embassy in Panama City.
Canadian citizens travelling to Panama
CanadaPanama Visa-free, 180 days Panama visa for citizens of Canada
Travel advice for Canada
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- 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 Panama to Canada, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Canada at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 4 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Canada (updated 2 June 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Canada (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Panamanian citizens can stay in Canada
How long Panamanian citizens may stay in Canada is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Panamanian citizens apply
In Panama, applications go to the Canadian embassy in Panama City, or to a visa centre acting for Canada; fees, documents and processing times are published by Canada.
Canada’s neighbours for Panamanian citizens
The United States requires Panamanian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Canadian citizens travelling to Panama
Canadian citizens do not need a visa for Panama: stays of up to 180 days are visa-free.
Frequently asked questions
Do Panamanian citizens need a visa for Canada?
Canada requires Panamanian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Canadian embassy in Panama?
The Canadian embassy in Panama is in Panama City.
How much does the Canada tourist visa cost?
Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$100 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics.
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Panama?
Canadian citizens do not need a visa for Panama: stays of up to 180 days are visa-free.
Can Panamanian citizens enter Canada visa-free?
No; Panamanian citizens need a visa for Canada 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.