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China visa for Panamanian citizens
Entry requirement
Panamanian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to China.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- China visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at pa.china-embassy.gov.cn
Which China visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Duration of stay printed on the visa (short-stay visas allow up to 180 days per entry)
- Processing time
- Set by the mission or visa application centre where you apply
China’s official site for the tourist visa is consular.mfa.gov.cn. Processing time, as China states it: Set by the mission or visa application centre where you apply. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Duration of stay printed on the visa (short-stay visas allow up to 180 days per entry).
Chinese missions in Panama
- Embassy of China in Panama City
El Edificio Smart Business Center, Vía Cincuentenario y Avenida 3C Sur, Corregimiento de San Francisco, Distrito y Provincia de Panamá, Panama City
China has 1 mission in Panama, with its embassy in Panama City.
Chinese citizens travelling to Panama
ChinaPanama Visa required Panama visa for citizens of China
Travel advice for China
- 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.
Panamanian citizens planning a trip to China can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates China at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 18 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to China (updated 27 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for China (updated 27 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Panamanian citizens can stay in China
How long Panamanian citizens may stay in China 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 Chinese embassy in Panama City, or to a visa centre acting for China; fees, documents and processing times are published by China.
China’s neighbours for Panamanian citizens
Russia and Vietnam admit Panamanian citizens visa-free. Afghanistan and North Korea require Panamanian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Chinese citizens travelling to Panama
Panama requires Chinese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between Panama and China.
Frequently asked questions
Do Panamanian citizens need a visa for China?
Panamanian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to China.
Where is the Chinese embassy in Panama?
The Chinese embassy in Panama is in Panama City.
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Panama?
Panama requires Chinese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can Panamanian citizens enter China visa-free?
No; Panamanian citizens need a visa for China 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.